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Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he became the first black athlete to play Major League Baseball in the 20th century.

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What schools did your person attend in their life? Where are the schools located? Any interesting information on their school behavior or grades?

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What schools did your person attend in their life? Where are the schools located? Any interesting information on their school behavior or grades?

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Washington Middle School which is now Washington STEAM Magnet Academy, 1505 Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA.

John Muir High School, 1905 Lincoln Avenue, Pasadena, CA.

Pasadena Junior College, 1570 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA . Where he was an excellent athlete and played four sports: football, basketball, track and baseball.

University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.

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"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."

"Baseball is like a poker game. Nobody wants to quit when he's losing; nobody wants you to quit when you're ahead."

"I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being."

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How would the history of the world been affected or changed if this significant contributor had never lived? 

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How would the history of the world been affected or changed if this significant contributor had never lived? 

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There would still be a color barrier in sports.

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What people or events, which came before my person, did my person get ideas or information from which aided my person in their own studies or productions?

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What people or events, which came before my person, did my person get ideas or information from which aided my person in their own studies or productions?

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There was a color barrier in Major League Baseball.

Racial issues were going on in the world.

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Explain reasons why they are famous or what has been their major contribution to society. 

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Explain reasons why they are famous or what has been their major contribution to society. 

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He broke the color barrier in professional sports.

He played Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

National League MVP in 1949 and a World Series champ in 1955.

He was also a vocal civil rights activist.

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InferencesWhy did this person enter the field they did?

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InferencesWhy did this person enter the field they did?

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Robinson's older brother, Matthew Robinson, inspired Jackie to pursue his talent and love of athletics.

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If your person has died: When and where did they die? How did they die? How did their death affect society or other individuals?

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If your person has died: When and where did they die? How did they die? How did their death affect society or other individuals?

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Jackie Robinson died on October 24, 1972, in Stamford, Connecticut from heart problems and diabetes complications.

After Jackie Robinson’s death in 1972, his wife Rachel established the Jackie Robinson Foundation dedicated to honoring his life and work. The foundation helps young people in need by providing scholarships and mentoring programs.

In 1978, a 10 square-block park in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City was christened The Jackie Robinson Park to honor the baseball player.

Robinson’s life was the subject of the acclaimed 2013 Brian Helgeland film 42, which starred Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson.

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When they were an adult, what jobs did they hold? Why did this person enter the field they did? Did they receive and awards or recognition in their lifetime? 

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When they were an adult, what jobs did they hold? Why did this person enter the field they did? Did they receive and awards or recognition in their lifetime? 

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served as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. However he never saw combat. During boot camp at Fort Hood, Texas, Robinson was arrested and court-martialed in 1944 for refusing to give up his seat and move to the back of a segregated bus.

Ultimately he was acquitted of the charges and received an honorable discharge. His courage and moral objection to segregation were precursors to the impact Robinson would have in Major League Baseball.

After his discharge from the Army in 1944, Robinson began to play baseball professionally.

Rookie of the Year, National League's Most Valuable Player Award.

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What important early experiences contributed to his/her personality or their future as in important contributor to society.

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What important early experiences contributed to his/her personality or their future as in important contributor to society.

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The youngest of five children, Robinson was raised in relative poverty by a single mother.

Robinson's older brother, Matthew Robinson, inspired Jackie to pursue his talent and love of athletics. Matthew won a silver medal in the 200-meter dash—just behind Jesse Owens—at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin.

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 How would the history of the world have been affected or “changed” if my person had never lived? 

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 How would the history of the world have been affected or “changed” if my person had never lived? 

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The color barrier in sports wouldn’t of been broken; therefore minorities can’t play in major/ professional sports.

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What is your person’s first and last name-nicknames/pseudonyms?

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What is your person’s first and last name-nicknames/pseudonyms?

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Some of  Jackie’s nicknames were the Dark Destroyer,The Colored Comet,Jack-Jack,Jackie the Robber,and J-Rob.

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January 31, 1919-October 24, 1972

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What was your person like when they were young? What do you know about their family members and important early experiences which contributed to their personality or future? 

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What was your person like when they were young? What do you know about their family members and important early experiences which contributed to their personality or future? 

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The youngest of five children, Robinson was raised in relative poverty by a single mother.

Robinson's older brother, Matthew Robinson, inspired Jackie to pursue his talent and love of athletics. Matthew won a silver medal in the 200-meter dash—just behind Jesse Owens—at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin.