1. Jackie Robinson By Nicky and Elijah

2. Biography *Family: Mom, three brothers & one sister. *Born: 1/31/1919 *Wife: Rachel Isum *Married: 2/10/194? * Kids: Jackie Jr., Sharon & David

3. Jackie was great at almost any sports. Even if he just learned how to play, he could be great. He was also very fast. Personal Qualities

4. Motivation Really likes sports Jackie also wanted equal rights. If he didn’t play baseball, there wouldn’t be equal rights in baseball. Really likes sports Jackie also wanted equal rights. If he didn’t play baseball, there wouldn’t be equal rights in baseball.

5. Hardships Jackie was black, and nobody treated him well. Jackie’s family was also poor. Jackie could only hope for a job as a coach

6. Accomplishments Jackie was the MVP of the National League. Jackie broke his brother’s record in the long jump with a 25 foot jump. Jackie made it to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Jackie is famous because he was the first African American to play Major League Baseball. Jackie was the MVP of the National League. Jackie broke his brother’s record in the long jump with a 25 foot jump. Jackie made it to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Jackie is famous because he was the first African American to play Major League Baseball.

7. Interesting Information Jackie was partly blind at the end of his life. Jackie’s brother Mack won 2 medals in the Olympics. Jackie played football in college. Jackie’s role model was his brother Mack. In Jackie’s first game ever he hit a double, stole third and went home on a fly ball.

8. Three questions I would like to ask my Change Seeker: Why did you play baseball? What is your second favorite sport? What was your second favorite baseball team?