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Jackie Robinson was born on January 31,1919 in Cario Georgia. He was the first African American pro base ball player Robinson broke the baseball color line when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dogers in 1947 As the first black man to openly play in the major leagues
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He was instrumental in bring an end to racial segregation in pro base ball relegated African- Americans to the Negro leagues
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The example of his character and unquestionable talent challenged the traditional basis of segregation, which then marked many other aspects
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Apart from his cultural impact, Robinson had an exceptional baseball career Over ten seasons, he played in six world series and contributed to the Dodgers'
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Robinson was also known for his pursuits outside the baseball diamond He was the first African- American television analyst
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the first African- American vice- president of a major American corporation In the 1960s, he helped establish the Freedom National colored people
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Jackie Robinson died in October 24,1972 He was one of the African American pro ball players in the world He was a very good baseball player He will be missed forever
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Where was Jackie Robinson born? New jersey December 21,1919 Cairo Georgia January 31,1919 Florida February 12,1919
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What base ball teem did he play for? 1.Brooklyn DodgersBrooklyn Dodgers 2.Boston rocketsBoston rockets 3.Red socksRed socks
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Jackie Robinson was the first… African American pro ball playerAfrican American pro ball player African American car seller African American book writer
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What did Jackie put an end to …. Base ball Racial segregation His career
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What year did jackie Robinson die ? 1.19641964 2.19951995 3.19721972
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