Awards
Jackie led the Brooklyn Dodgers to __ Championships
6
Where was Jackie born?
Cairo, Georgia
How many years did Jackie play for the Brooklyn Dodgers?
10
What did Ben Chapman do to "make up" for how he treated Jackie
Pose for a picture with Robinson before a game.
What was Jackie's wife's name?
Rachel Robinson
What year was Jackie the National League MVP?
1949
How many siblings did Robinson have?
4
What was the first team Jackie Robinson played for?
The Kansas City Monarchs
What did the players of the Brooklyn Dodgers do when they found out they were getting a negro teammate?
Created a petition for all of the men to sign, stating that they wouldn't play with him.
What rank was he in the U.S Army?
2nd Lieutenant
What award did he get in 1938?
Most Valuable Player in baseball in 1938
What career did Robinson pursue after college?
He enlisted in the U.S Army due to financial struggle
When did Jackie retire from baseball?
April 1959
Who defended Jackie Robinson on the Dodgers?
Dodgers shortstop and team captain Pee Wee Reese
How many kids did Robinson have?
3
How many world series did Jackie win?
1
What college did Jackie attend?
UCLA
How many home runs did Jackie Robinson hit?
137
Who pitched against Jackie and purposely hit him in the head with a fastball in the movie?
Fritz Ostermueller
After retirement what did Jackie do?
Began working as an executive at a chain of coffee shops in New York City.