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Robinson was part of the 761st "Black Panthers" Tank Battalion. The 761st division was the first all black tank unit to see action in WW2. He never saw action  in war though because he was court-martialed for not moving to the back of the US Army hospital bus.

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The Kansas City Monarchs, a Negro League team, send Robinson a written offer to play for them. Robinson played 47 games at shortstop for the Monarchs, hitting .387 with five home runs, and 13 stolen bases.

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He started to get offers and interests from major league teams like the Boston Red Sox and the Brooklyn Dodgers. The only real person who had actually showed interest in signing Robinson was Branch Rickey, the General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Rickey formally signed Robinson  for $600 a month, equal to $8,350 today, making him the first African-American MLB player.

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As soon as Jackie had joined the Dodgers, people began to see a difference in the way he played. 

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As soon as Jackie had joined the Dodgers, people began to see a difference in the way he played. 

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"This guy didn't just come to play, he came to beat ya." - Leo Durocher

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42 -  Jackie Robinson dealt with racism from Ben Chapman

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During the first two years of playing with the Dodgers Jackie had kept his head low. He wasn't afraid when death threats, hate mail, and insults came his way. Gaining respects from both the colored and white communities. 

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During the first two years of playing with the Dodgers Jackie had kept his head low. He wasn't afraid when death threats, hate mail, and insults came his way. Gaining respects from both the colored and white communities. 

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In 1949 Jackie stood out. He criticized the Jim Crow laws, and pointed out how slow integration was happening. Many called his movement the "Jackie Robinson Experiment."

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He urged other players to use the money made from baseball to desegregate the south. Trying to make sports fields, hotels, and towns better for all. 

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He urged other players to use the money made from baseball to desegregate the south. Trying to make sports fields, hotels, and towns better for all. 

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Robinson became a broadcaster and a political activist for civil rights after he retired from baseball. He became the first black commentator on ABC's Major League Baseball Game of the Week.

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Jackie Robinson left a lasting legacy on the MLB and all of professional sports by breaking the color barrier and paving the way for many other black baseball players. His number, 42, is retired throughout the MLB and no other player can wear it.