Jackie Robinson Article

Jackie Robinson was born...

• In 1919, in Cairo, Georgia

• In 1945 in Atlanta, Georgia

• In 1989 in Cairo, Georgia

Why did Robinson have to leave UCLA?

• He did not like it there.

• He did not have enough money to pay for tuition.

• World War II began.

True or False: Robinson served in the U.S. Army.

• True

• False

True or False: Robinson was arrested for not giving up his seat on a bus to a white person.

• True

• False

True or False: When he first joined an all-white team, Robinson's teammates were very welcoming.

• True

• False

Robinson's success led him to join which team?

• Philadelphia Phillies

• New York Yankees

• Brooklyn Dodgers

True or False: Robinson was selected Rookie of the Year during his first year with the Dodgers.

• True

• False

Which team did Robinson call out for not having any African American players?

• Philadelphia Phillies

• New York Yankees

In 1972, the Dodgers retired his uniform number. Which number?

• 45

• 42

What cause was Robinson committed to other than baseball?

• Speaking out against racism and discrimination

• Women's rights and healthcare