JACKIE'S CHILDHOOD

• Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia.
• Jackie Robinson was a great sports player in elementary school.
• When Jackie was only 1 year old he and his parents moved to california

JACKIE STARTS PLAYING BASEBALL

• Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in the major leagues.
• Jackie played for the Kansas City Monarchs
• In 1945 Jackie started playing in professional baseball

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• In 1962 Jackie was in the baseball hall of fame.
• In 1977 Jackie retired from the major leagues.
• Every other baseball player never wore his number.

BY ARI PAIS,LUKE BURGESS , AND DANIL MCQUILLIN