1. Jackie Robinson: An American Hero

2. Powerpoint Created By: Vincent Maggio and Isabella DeAngelis

3. Young Jackie
Jackie Robinson was born on January 3,1919 in
Cairo, Georgia. When Jackie’s parents divorced, they moved to Pasadena, California. He was the
youngest out of 5 kids. He went to Cleveland
Elementary School.

4. The Robinson family Youngest of 3 brothers named Mack,Frank,and Edgar
One sister named Willa
Mother’s name is Mallie
Father’s name is Jerry
Family is poor

5. Sports
Baseball
Track
Football
Basketball

6. Jackie Growing Up! High school he practiced everyday
Fans cheered for him when he played
He attended University of California in Los Angelos

7. MAJOR LEAGUE Branch Rickey – President of the Brooklyn Dodgers.
First African American on a white team
Played first game at Ebbets Field with Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947
Branch Rickey believed in Jackie
Led the Dodgers to 6 World Series and one World Series Championship.

8. Jackie Retires Last game September 30, 1956
He broke the color barrier and improved the quality of life for African Americans because he was recognized for all of his achievements.
He was the first black vice president of a big company.
He was inducted in the Hall of Fame

9. “Life is not a spectator sport
“Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion you’re wasting your life.”
- Jackie Robinson

10. An American Hero
Even though Jackie died in October 24, 1972, people will never forget what he did to help the African American people become and feel part of our society. Jackie starred in the film, “The Jackie Robinson Story” in Recently, they filmed a movie called “42” which tells about the life Jackie led.

11. To our wonderful Parents!
A Special Thank You!
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Mrs. Kelly
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To our wonderful Parents!