1. Jackie Robinson

2. Jackie Robinson was born January 31, 1919

3. Jackie became a soldier for the army, and went into basic training in Fort Riley, Kansas in 1942

4. Jackie graduated 1943 with his gold officer’s bars for second lieutenant.

5. In February, 1946 Jackie Robinson married a girl named Rachel.

6. Jackie’s son, Jackie Jr. was born in California November 1946

7. Jackie got to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947

8. In 1947 Jackie was named Rookie of the Year.

9. In the 1950’s someone made a movie based on Jackie’s life, and Jackie played himself.

10. In 1956 Jackie received the Spingarn Medal.

11. In 1956 Jackie left baseball.
Goodbye Jackie!

12. In 1962 Jackie was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

13. In 1972 Jackie died of a heart attack.

14. The End!