1. Jackie Robinson
Breaking the Barrier

2. Background Born January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia
Grew up being teased taunted because of the color of his skin.

3. Segregation in Baseball
Jackie Robinson was not only one of the greatest baseball players of his time. He ended segregation in baseball.

4. Career and Awards Rookie of the Year in 1947 National League MVP 1949
Won only World Series in 1955
Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962
Major League Baseball retired his uniform number, # 42, across all major league teams
Rookie of the Year award later became known as The Jackie Robinson Award in 1987

5. Final Days Jackie Robinson had diabetes and heart disease.
Passed away from a heart attack in 1972.