Timeline Description: Jackie Robinson was born in a time when African-Americans had little freedom. He pushed against the injustices he was dealt and rose to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This is a timeline of his life and achievements.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 31, 1919 | Jackie Robinson was born He was born in Cairo, Georgia, to Mallie and Jerry Robinson. |
| 1920 | Jackie moved to California At the age of one, his family moved to Pasadena, California, where he stayed for many years. |
| 1938 | Jackie participated in the JC Track Championship He set a national record in the broad jump. |
| 1941 | Jackie attended UCLA He excelled in sports while there. This was where he met his wife, Rachel. |
| 1942 | Jackie joined the army He fought in World War 2, where he was eventually honorably discharged. |
| 1945 | Jackie joined the Kansas City Monarchs This was a Negro American League baseball team. From there he was drafted by the Montreal Royals, and then signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers. |
| 1946 | Jackie was the first African American to play professional baseball-Many teams threatened to strike rather than play against Jackie Robinson. |
| 1947 | Jackie played in his first major league game The fans and even other teammates made fun of him, but he did well. He won the Rookie of the Year award. |
| 1949 | Jackie played in the All Stars Joining with a few other African-American men, they played in the first All Star game that included African-Americans. |
| 1955 | Dodgers won their first World Championship Jackie and his teammates played against the Yankees and won four games. |
| 1957 | Jackie retired from baseball After ten years of playing for the Dodgers, winning six pennants and one World Series, Jackie moved on to work with the NAACP. |
| 1962 | Hall of fame Jackie was inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame. It was a crowning achievement! |
| October 24, 1972 | Jackie died He was 53 years old. |
| 1973 | The Jackie Robinson Foundation was founded It provided scholarships to those without enough funds to go to college. |
| 1984 | UCLA's Hall of Fame Jackie Robinson was inducted into UCLA's Hall of Fame. He was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. |
| 2004 | Jackie Robinson Day Jackie Robinson Day was established. Major League Baseball established this day to honor one of their greatest players. |
| 2005 | Congressional Gold Medal Jackie was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. He had made such an impact on people that even in his death he was remembered. |