Jackie Robinson Research Paper

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Jackie Robinson
Hit a home run and commemorate one of baseball's legendary great players with this collectible Topps Jackie Robinson baseball card from 1956, the last year that Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson retired in 1957 and completed his career with a total of 137 home runs, a .311 batting average and 734 runs batted in. In 1962, he entered the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and his number ‘42’ was retired in 1997. This collectible Topps trading card features a serial number for quick reference and Jackie Robinson's autograph for that extra special touch. Hold a piece of history in the palm of your hand and celebrate the 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers along with their celebrated Hall of Famer, the heroic figure who withstood
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After his father left the family in 1920, his mom took all the kids and moved to Pasadena, California. He attended John Muir High School and played quarterback on the football team, and he played shortstop and catcher on the baseball team. He also played basketball, tennis, and he ran track. After graduating high school, he attended Pasadena Junior College where he continued to play football, baseball, basketball, and participated on the track team. He then transferred to UCLA and became the first player to win varsity letters in four sports.

After serving in the Army during World War II, Robinson accepted a professional baseball contract from the Kansas City Monarchs of the segregated Negro Leagues in 1945. He only played in 47 games as a shortstop, had a .387 batting average, and appeared in the Negro League All-Star game, but he was dissatisfied with how disorganized the league operated. During the year, several MLB teams were looking to integrate their rosters, and Robinson received several offers from various teams. He ultimately accepted an offer from the Brooklyn Dodgers, and he made his MLB debut on April 15,