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Published on Nov 21, 2015

Jackie Robinson's life. Researched by Esperanza Rodriguez.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Esperanza Rodriguez's Social Studies project

  • ESPERANZA RODRIGUEZ
  • MRS.LACAYO
  • Jackie Robinson

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  • Jackie Robinson was born on Monday January 31, 1919 in Cairo,Georgia.
  • He made advancements in the cause of civil rights for black athletes.
  • He was the first African American to play baseball.
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  • Jackie Robinson's major accomplishments was that he broke the color barrier
  • in Major League baseball.
  • He also won numerous awards for his outstanding ability on the field,
  • He was also a civil rights activist
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  • Jackie Robinson retired from baseball and pursued a career in academic 
  • nursing.
  • Jackie Robinson died  at the age 0f 53 years old.
  • He died in Tuesday October 24, 1972.
  • He must be 95 years old now.
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What I admire about Jackie Robinson

  • I admire Jackie Robinson because he was a great baseball player.
  • He also accomplish alot of awards besides being a baseball player.
  • He also  was a very nice baseball player.
  • He also defended as a first civil rights African American person.