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A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.- Jackie Robinson
Pee Wee Reese was a big factor in Jackie's life.
Life as a child was very challenging . He grew up with one parent, his mom Mallie.
Jackie married Rachel Isum.
Jackie Roosevelt Robinson was born on January 31st, 1919. Growing up as a child was very challenging with one parent, his mother Mallie. His brother, Mack, made it a little easier though. Jackie says that he was the most influential person in his MLB career. Jackie went to college at UCLA, where he met his love, Rachel ISum.. they got married and had three kids, Jackie Jr. Sharon, and David. In 1947 he became the first black player in the MLB. He was also the first vlack player in the baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. Jackie died from a heart attack on October 24th, 1972. He lived to be 57 years old.
casey1127 added this comment 2010-06-10 10:09:49-05:00
Great Golog
casey1127 added this comment 2010-06-10 10:09:49-05:00
Great Golog