Jackie Robinson Biography Notecards
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When was Jackie Robinson born?
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January 31st, 1919
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Where was Jackie Robinson born?
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Cairo, Georgia
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When did Jackie Robinson die?
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October 24th, 1972
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Where did Jackie Robinson die?
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Stamford, Connecticut
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What makes Jackie Robinson famous?
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He was the first African American to play in the MLB. He had a very good career with the Dodgers.
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What position did Jackie Robinson play?
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Second Base
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Where did he go to college?
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UCLA
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Did he play any other sports?
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Track, Football, Basketball, and of course Baseball.
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What number was Jackie Robinson?
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42
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What was Jackie Robinson's religion?
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Christian
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Where did he live in his childhood?
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Pasadena, California
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What was his height and weight?
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Height : 6'0 Weight : 210
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What did society think of him?
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At first they did not want him playing baseball but then the figured they would have to get used to it. His teammates thought that he was one of the strongest and toughest men they ever met.
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Did Jackie Robinson go into the military?
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Yes
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What was his negro league team?
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Kansas City Monarch
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What was his wage in the negro leagues?
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$400 a month
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What was his annual salary for the Dodgers?
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$35,000 (all time high for Dodgers)
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What was one of Jackie's most famous steals?
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When he stole home in the world series.
