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 Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia, USA. He was an actor, known for The Jackie Robinson Story (1950), ABC Stage 67 (1966) and 1955 World Series (1955). He was previously married to Rachel Robinson. He died on October 24, 1972 in Stamford, Connecticut, USA.
Bio:
Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia, USA. He was an actor, known for The Jackie Robinson Story (1950), ABC Stage 67 (1966) and 1955 World Series (1955). He was previously married to Rachel Robinson. He died on October 24, 1972 in Stamford, Connecticut, USA.
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As a lieutenant in the US Army during World War II, Robinson faced a court-martial in 1944 for refusing to move to the rear of an army bus (he was cleared of all charges and received an honorable discharge).Was virtually blind and facing leg amputations at the time of his death as a result of complications from diabetes.Jackie's third child, David, lives in Africa where he operates a coffee farm with his wife and children.Active Republican who was fiercely anti-Communist, but liberal on many other issues. He supported Nelson Rockefeller for president in 1964. He did support, however, Democrat Hubert H. Humphrey in 1968 over Richard Nixon.Starred in baseball, basketball, football and track at UCLA.1997 season of Major League Baseball is dedicated for him. It's the 50th anniversary of the entry of a black player in baseball.Was traded to the New York Giants after the 1956 season, but decided to retire instead.Dedicated civil rights activist.He played himself in The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) while Chadwick Boseman played him in 42 (2013).Uniform number 42 retired first by the Dodgers, then by Major League Baseball in 1997. Active players wearing number 42 at that time were allowed to continue wearing it until they retired or were traded to another team.Elected to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, 1991 (played on a minor league team in Montreal prior to being called up to the Brooklyn Dodgers).Was the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1949 for leading league in Batting Average (.342), Stolen Bases (37), and Sacrifice Hits (17). Finished in top 10 in voting for same award in 1947, 1951 and 1952.Notable career statistics: .311 Batting Average (93rd All Time) and .409 On- base percentage (40th All Time).Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in March 2005.Inducted into the California Community College Sports Hall of Fame in 1984 (inaugural class).Although Jackie Robinson was more famous for his career in Brooklyn, he always had a special appreciation for the city of Montreal, Canada where he played as part of the Montreal Royals, the Brooklyn Dodgers' top farm team. Although that season was emotionally very difficult for Robinson with all the racist hostility he faced, he enjoyed the loud, enthusiastic and unwavering support of the home city which made it a welcome refuge where he was treated as the local hero and celebrity.Played shortstop for the Kansas City Monarchs briefly in 1945 before his stint with the Montreal Royals in the minors and Brooklyn Dodgers in the majors.Rock icon Chuck Berry wrote a verse about his athletic prowess in his classic hit, "Brown-Eyed Handsome Man".Selected for the National League's All-Star team six times (1949-1954)Daughter, Sharon Robinson, with Rachel. (January 13, 1950)Son, Jackie Robinson Jr, with Rachel. (November 18, 1946)Inducted into the Sport in Society Hall of Fame, 1997.Played primarily at second base, though he played first base and third base at the beginning and end of his major league career (plus some left field).His middle name was, in all likelihood, a tribute to Theodore Roosevelt - who had died three weeks before Robinson was born.Jackie Robinson was the African-American who broke the color barrier in baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was elected to the baseball Hall of Fame on January 23, 1962.Played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947 to 1956.He helped bring back the stolen base to the National League with his exciting play.He was inducted into the ESPN New York Hall of Fame in 2011 as part of its inaugural class.Younger brother of Mack Robinson.In the 1960 Presidential Election, he supported Republican ticket of Richard Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge over the Democrats John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. |
| Name: |
Jackie Robinson |
Type: |
Actor (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor |
| Products for sale: |
Actor |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 03:50:13 |
| Height: |
5' 11' (1.80 m) |
| Biography: |
Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia, USA. He was an actor, known for The Jackie Robinson Story (1950), ABC Stage 67 (1966) and 1955 World Series (1955). He was previously married to Rachel Robinson. He died on October 24, 1 |
| Trivia: |
As a lieutenant in the US Army during World War II, Robinson faced a court-martial in 1944 for refusing to move to the rear of an army bus (he was cleared of all charges and received an honorable discharge).Was virtually blind and facing leg amputations at the time of his death as a result of complications from diabetes.Jackie's third child, David, lives in Africa where he operates a coffee farm with his wife and children.Active Republican who was fiercely anti-Communist, but liberal on many other issues. He supported Nelson Rockefeller for president in 1964. He did support, however, Democrat Hubert H. Humphrey in 1968 over Richard Nixon.Starred in baseball, basketball, football and track at UCLA.1997 season of Major League Baseball is dedicated for him. It's the 50th anniversary of the entry of a black player in baseball.Was traded to the New York Giants after the 1956 season, but decided to retire instead.Dedicated civil rights activist.He played himself in The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) while Chadwick Boseman played him in 42 (2013).Uniform number 42 retired first by the Dodgers, then by Major League Baseball in 1997. Active players wearing number 42 at that time were allowed to continue wearing it until they retired or were traded to another team.Elected to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, 1991 (played on a minor league team in Montreal prior to being called up to the Brooklyn Dodgers).Was the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1949 for leading league in Batting Average (.342), Stolen Bases (37), and Sacrifice Hits (17). Finished in top 10 in voting for same award in 1947, 1951 and 1952.Notable career statistics: .311 Batting Average (93rd All Time) and .409 On- base percentage (40th All Time).Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in March 2005.Inducted into the California Community College Sports Hall of Fame in 1984 (inaugural class).Although Jackie Robinson was more famous for his career in Brooklyn, he always had a special appreciation for the city of Montreal, Canada where he played as part of the Montreal Royals, the Brooklyn Dodgers' top farm team. Although that season was emotionally very difficult for Robinson with all the racist hostility he faced, he enjoyed the loud, enthusiastic and unwavering support of the home city which made it a welcome refuge where he was treated as the local hero and celebrity.Played shortstop for the Kansas City Monarchs briefly in 1945 before his stint with the Montreal Royals in the minors and Brooklyn Dodgers in the majors.Rock icon Chuck Berry wrote a verse about his athletic prowess in his classic hit, "Brown-Eyed Handsome Man".Selected for the National League's All-Star team six times (1949-1954)Daughter, Sharon Robinson, with Rachel. (January 13, 1950)Son, Jackie Robinson Jr, with Rachel. (November 18, 1946)Inducted into the Sport in Society Hall of Fame, 1997.Played primarily at second base, though he played first base and third base at the beginning and end of his major league career (plus some left field).His middle name was, in all likelihood, a tribute to Theodore Roosevelt - who had died three weeks before Robinson was born.Jackie Robinson was the African-American who broke the color barrier in baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was elected to the baseball Hall of Fame on January 23, 1962.Played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947 to 1956.He helped bring back the stolen base to the National League with his exciting play.He was inducted into the ESPN New York Hall of Fame in 2011 as part of its inaugural class.Younger brother of Mack Robinson.In the 1960 Presidential Election, he supported Republican ticket of Richard Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge over the Democrats John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. |
| Quotes: |
Baseball was just a part of my life. Thank God that I didn't allow a sport or a business or any part of my life to dominate me completely. I felt that I had my time in athletics and that was it.
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Civil rights is not by any means the only issue that concerns me - nor, I think any other Negro. As Americans, we have as much at stake in this country as anyone else. But since effective participation in a democracy is based upon enjoyment of basic freedoms that everyone else takes for granted, we need make no apologies for being especially interested in catching up on civil rights. |
| Job title: |
Actor |
| Others works: |
(2002) TV commercial for MasterCard (archive footage).
(January 1, 1999) Grand Marshal, Tournament of Roses parade (posthumously) (with Shirley Temple, David L. Wolper, and Buzz Aldrin)
(January 2014) TV commercial "If You're Smaller, Pack a B |
| Spouse: |
Rachel Robinson (February 10, 1946 - October 24, 1972) (his death, 3 children) |
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