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Jackie Robinson A man that changed history. By Om Patel. Introduction. He was born in Cairo, Georgia on January 31, 1919. He moved to Pasadena, California when he was a 1 year old. His college career. He went to UCLA. He played baseball, football, basketball, and track. His baseball career.
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Jackie RobinsonA man that changed history By Om Patel
Introduction • He was born in Cairo, Georgia on January 31, 1919. • He moved to Pasadena, California when he was a 1 year old.
His college career • He went to UCLA. • He played baseball, football, basketball, and track.
His baseball career • On April 15, 1947 he was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers. • He was the first African American MLB player. • He played second base. • He won the World Series in 1955. • He was an All Star 6 times.
After baseball • Jackie retired in 1956. • He joined the Hall of Fame in 1962. • The number 42 was retired by the MLB.
Why I chose Jackie Robinson • I love and play baseball. • He is one of my favorite players.