Team
Which major league team was the only team Jackie Robinson was ever part of?
Brooklyn Dodgers
Who was the first African American to play in the MLB?
Jackie Robinson
When was Jackie Robinson born?
January 31, 1919
What year did Jackie Robinson and his teammates win the World Series?
1955
What were some of the Dodger players first reactions to Jackie Robinson joining?
Negative
What year did Jackie Robinson start playing for the Dodgers?
1947
When did the MLB retire Jackie Robinson's number?
1997
Where was Jackie Robinson born?
Cairo, Georgia
Which arm does Jackie Robinson use to bat and throw?
Right
What league did Jackie Robinson start in?
The NNL.
What title did Jackie Robinson get in 1947?
Rookie of the year.
What killed Jackie Robinson?
A heart attack and diabetes.
Which 2 stats was Jackie Robinson leading in?
Batting average and fielding average.
What other ways did Jackie Robinson work for equality after retirement from baseball?
He became the first African American to serve as a vice president at a major corporation.
How many years did Jackie Robinson participate in the MLB?
9.5.
At what age did Jackie Robinson retire?
38
Who did Jackie Robinson support to help get better rights for African Americans?
Martin Luther King Jr
What varsity sports did Jackie Robinson participate in during high school?
Track and field, baseball, football, and basketball.
What team NOT in the MLB did Jackie Robinson play in?
The Kansas City Monarchs.
When was Jackie Robinson added to the hall of fame?
1962
What did Jackie Robinson do after he retired from baseball?
Worked at a coffee shop called "Chock Full o' Nuts"
What position was Jackie Robinson on the Jhon Muir varsity team?
Quarterback
What did the president of the National League say about players striking because of Jackie Robinson?
(you do not need to say the quote word for word)
"I do not care if half the league strikes. Those who do it will encounter quick retribution. All will be suspended and I don't care if it wrecks the National League for five years. This is the United States of America and one citizen has as much right to play as another."