We salute barrier-breaker Jackie Robinson with 42 facts about #42's life and legendary baseball career. Skip to main content Skip to header navigation Icon Link Plus Icon ...

In honor of Jackie Robinson Day, here are four facts about the famous number and its ties to the man himself. Jackie Robinson Wore Other Numbers Before 42 No. 42 is one of the most iconic numbers ...

1: Jackie got his middle name, Roosevelt, in honor of former president Theodore Roosevelt. 2: Though he was raised in Pasadena, Calif., Robinson and his four older siblings were born in Cairo, Ga ...

Jackie Roosevelt Robinson was named after President Theodore Roosevelt, who died 25 days before Robinson was born on Jan. 31, 1919, in Cairo, Ga. 2. In 1934, at age 15, he won the Pasadena (Ca.) ...

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Jackie Robinson's Life and Legacy in Pictures On the 75th anniversary of his major league debut, we share some interesting facts about Robinson and his legendary life.

Robinson played in 6 consecutive All-Star games – 1949 to 1954 3. Then California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that Jackie would be inducted into the California Hall of Fame on ...

Much has been said about Jackie Robinson, but the masses still don't know enough about this historical figure. Here are five cool facts on the legend.

Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born Jan. 31, 1919, in Cairo, Ga., to Jerry and Mallie Robinson. The family wanted to honor Roosevelt, who died 25 days before Jackie was born, because of his stance on ...

An article about baseball legend Jackie Robinson, who was drafted into World War II, has been removed from the Department of Defense website amid the Trump administration’s diversity, ...

From left: Stanley Breard, Montreal Royals shortstop, Clay Hopper, Montreal manager, and Jackie Robinson, first baseman and the first Black man to be signed to a major league team, pose together ...

Nine facts about star baseball player Jackie Robinson: In 1942 Robinson enlisted in the U.S. Army and was made a second lieutenant. While in the military he was court-martialed for refusing to sit ...