Jack Robinson
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Jack Roosevelt Robinson was a good sensitive and intelligent man. He was an African American who tried to get though life. In his lifetime he went through many obstacles. But through them all he would keep strong.
Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919. He was the youngest of five children. He ....
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.... Downs. Both men were able to point him in a more positive direction. They had him focus more on athletics.
After Pasadena Junior College Jackie got a scholarship to the University of California at UCLA. Jackie's true passion was playing sports. He excelled in every sport he played. His favorites were football, track, baseball and basketball, which earned him a scholarship. Jackie was the first student to play on four varsity teams. At UCLA in 1940 he met his future wife Rachel Isum. He did ....
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