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Page 1: Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cario Georgia. He was the first African American pro base ball player Robinson broke the baseball color
Page 2: Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cario Georgia. He was the first African American pro base ball player Robinson broke the baseball color

• Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cario Georgia.

• He was the first African American pro base ball player

• Robinson broke the baseball color line when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dogers in 1947 As the first black man to openly play in the major leagues

Page 3: Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cario Georgia. He was the first African American pro base ball player Robinson broke the baseball color

• He was instrumental in bring an end to racial segregation in pro base ball

• relegated African-Americans to the Negro leagues

Page 4: Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cario Georgia. He was the first African American pro base ball player Robinson broke the baseball color

• The example of his character and unquestionable talent challenged the traditional basis of segregation, which then marked many other aspects

Page 5: Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cario Georgia. He was the first African American pro base ball player Robinson broke the baseball color

• Apart from his cultural impact, Robinson had an exceptional baseball career

• Over ten seasons, he played in six world series and contributed to the Dodgers'

Page 6: Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cario Georgia. He was the first African American pro base ball player Robinson broke the baseball color

• Robinson was also known for his pursuits outside the baseball diamond

• He was the first African-American television analyst

Page 7: Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cario Georgia. He was the first African American pro base ball player Robinson broke the baseball color

• the first African-American vice-president of a major American corporation

• In the 1960s, he helped establish the Freedom National colored people

Page 8: Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cario Georgia. He was the first African American pro base ball player Robinson broke the baseball color

• Jackie Robinson died in October 24,1972

• He was one of the African American pro ball players in the world

• He was a very good baseball player

• He will be missed forever

Page 9: Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cario Georgia. He was the first African American pro base ball player Robinson broke the baseball color

Where was Jackie Robinson born?• New jersey December 21,1919• Cairo Georgia January 31,1919• Florida February 12,1919

Page 10: Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cario Georgia. He was the first African American pro base ball player Robinson broke the baseball color

What base ball teem did he play for?1. Brooklyn Dodgers 2. Boston rockets 3. Red socks

Page 11: Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cario Georgia. He was the first African American pro base ball player Robinson broke the baseball color

Jackie Robinson was the first… • African American pro ball player• African American car seller • African American book writer

Page 12: Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cario Georgia. He was the first African American pro base ball player Robinson broke the baseball color

What did Jackie put an end to ….• Base ball • Racial segregation • His career

Page 13: Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cario Georgia. He was the first African American pro base ball player Robinson broke the baseball color

What year did jackie Robinson die ?1. 1964 2. 19953. 1972

Page 14: Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cario Georgia. He was the first African American pro base ball player Robinson broke the baseball color
Page 15: Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cario Georgia. He was the first African American pro base ball player Robinson broke the baseball color