Basics
What was Jackie Robinson remembered for?
He was the first African-American person to play for a Major League Baseball team
The first Major League team to sign Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
What position did Robinson play in season two?
Second Base
In what year did Robinson receive Rookie of the Year award?
1962
What Negro team did Jackie Robinson play for?
Kanas City Monarchs
What genre was "The Nobel Experiment"?
An autobiography
What position did Robinson play initially?
First Base
What year did more negro players join the Major Leagues?
1948
What year did Robinson get National League MVP?
1949
How many games did Robinson play in the Negro league?
47
Rickey wanted to make sure that Robinson was not only good at baseball but also had to have what characteristic?
Emotional strength/courage. So he wouldn't retaliate.
What date did Robinson make his debut?
April 15th
What year did Robinson become MVP?
1948
Dodgers retired number '42' in what year?
1972
Which team held team tryouts as a joke?
Boston Red Sox
Did all people like Jackie Robinson? How do you know?
No, they made fun of him, treated him poorly and some of his teammates even asked to be traded to other teams
What did some members of the Brooklyn Dodgers do when they find out that Jackie Robinson was on their team?
They asked to be traded to a different team
How many double plays did Robinson make in 1950?
133
What year did number '42' get retired across all major teams?
1997
How much did the Dodgers sign Robinson for?
$600 a month
What month is Jackie Robinson Day?
April
What team did Ben Chaman coach?
Philadelphia Phillies
What is the name of the Hall of Famer that helped Robinson with his batting?
George Sisler
What occurs on Jackie Robinson Day?
All players wear number '42'
How many days before the season did Dodgers sign Robinson?
6 days