Jackie Robinson by Britannica Kids

What year was Jackie Robinson born?

• 1940
• 1905
• 1919
• 1925

What year did Jackie Robinson die?

• 1972
• 1955
• 1963
• 1980

What sport did Jackie Robinson change?

• baseball
• tennis
• soccer
• football

What team did Jackie Robinson play for from 1947 through 1956?

• Boston Red Sox
• Chicago Cubs
• Brooklyn Dodgers
• New York Yankees

Where did Jackie Robinson grow up?

• Brooklyn, New York
• Chicago, Illinois
• Miami, Florida
• Pasadena, California

What branch of the military did Jackie Robinson serve in?

• United States Navy
• United States Air Force
• United States Marines
• United States Army

What team did Jackie Robinson play for after he left the Army?

• New York Yankees
• Brooklyn Dodgers
• Kansas City Monarchs
• Chicago Cubs

What league was the Kansas City Monarchs a part of?

• American League
• National League
• Pacific Coast League
• Negro American league

What was the name of the president of the Brooklyn Dodgers that wanted to open big league baseball to black players?

• Jackie Robinson
• Tommy Lasorda
• Sandy Koufax
• Branch Rickey

What title did Jackie Robinson earn at the end of his first season?

• American League Rookie of the Year
• World Series MVP
• National League MVP
• Best new player in baseball