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What four sports did Jackie Robinson play in college?
Baseball, football, track, and basketball.
What team did Jackie play on?
The Brooklyn Dodgers
What state did Jackie's family move to when he was a child?
California
Where was Jackie born?
Georgia.
How did Jackie Robinson inspire others to do?
He encouraged African Americans to become involved in sports.
Was Jackie Robinson the youngest or the oldest child in his family?
Youngest.
What branch of the service did Jackie go into after college?
Army
What two words describe Jackie Robinson's character?
Weak, selfish, brave, courageous, lazy?
Brave and courageous.
How long did Jackie Robinson play professional baseball?
10 years.
Why is Jackie remembered?
He was the first African American to play in the baseball major league.
What helped Jackie Robinson stay away from trouble when he was a child?
Sports helped him stay out of trouble.
Why did some people not want Jackie to play in the professional baseball league?
Because of the color of his skin.
What year did Jackie die?
1972
Jackie Robinson helped his team go to the:
United Nations, Super Bowl, Iditarod, or the World Series
Choose one
The World Series
Jackie was inducted in the Major League Baseball Hall of ______________?
Fame