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Robinson was a product of the Negro Leagues, which played a more daring and exciting brand of Baseball. He brought that bold style of play to the major leagues in 1947, particularly in the areas of baserunning and basestealing.

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Jackie Robinson was the first African-American player in Major League Baseball. This paved the way for other African-American baseball players to play professionally.

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How old was Jackie Robinson when he retired?

Jackie Robinson died on October 24, 1972 at age 53.


Where are Jackie Robinson's children today?

i do not know but his son Jackie jr is dead from a car accident


Are Jackie Robinson and Frank Robinson of baseball related?

No, they are not related.There are two different Frank Robinsons.Jackie had an older brother named Frank. (Jackie was born in 1919, so his older brother Frank was born before that). This Frank, Jackie's brother, was killed in an accident when Jackie was in junior college. He too was a young adult. This was circa 1938/39/40. This is not the Frank you are probably thinking of...The Frank Robinson of baseball who played for the Indians and other teams and later went on to be the first African-American Manager of MLB is not related to Jackie Robinson. This Frank was born in 1935. (I believe he is still alive today.) He played till 1976, last managing job was with the Expos/Nationals till 2006 and coached after that on various teams as well (last coaching stint 85-87 with Orioles) so clearly he outlived young adulthood.Again, two different Franks.Hope that clarifies.


How did Jackie Robinson impact on other lives?

Well, Jackie Robinson was the first African American in the MLB. Without him, African Americans may not be able to be part of the MLB- even today. He also inspired many African Americans to prove that they could do anything white people can.


What events changed Jackie Robinson's life?

he learned to be strong minded he was aggressively harassed and learned to just ignore be the better person he had true power he learned many things and with time he changed history broke the color barrier by becomeing the first african american to play in MLB

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What makes Jackie Robinson influential and relevant today?

his baseball experience


Who was inspired to play baseball after Jackie Robinson died?

Many African American baseball players who even play in the MLB today, are inspired by Jackie Robinson because he broke the race barrier in baseball. Before him blacks weren't respected and had their own baseball league and full african american only teams.


Is rachel Robinson still alive today?

Rachel Robinson was born on July 19, 1922. She is the widow of the famous baseball player, Jackie Robinson.


How did Jackie Robinson affect lives of people today?

he was the first African American to play baseball on the Major League


How old was Jackie Robinson when he retired?

Jackie Robinson died on October 24, 1972 at age 53.


Where are Jackie Robinson's children today?

i do not know but his son Jackie jr is dead from a car accident


Why are all the baseball players wearing number 42 today?

One April 15, all players, coaches, and umpires of the MLB wear the jersey number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson, the first African American MLB player, who played his first MLB game on April 15, 1947.


What happend in history today 31st of January-?

On January 31st in 1950, President Harry Truman publicly announced the development of an H-bomb. On January 31st in 1952 Harry Heilmann & Paul Waner were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.


How did Jackie Robinson impact history?

The baseball star, Jackie Robinson, had a major impact on baseball and in US society as a whole. Becoming a Brooklyn Dodger in 1947 was big baseball news as he was the first Afro-American to be a player in the major leagues. This of course led the way for other Afro-Americans to play major league baseball. The impact was huge. In 1947, with three baseball teams in the nation's largest city, this became news, but it was bigger news than many Americans today realize. In 1947, there were only two major sports that lite up the sports scene in America. One was college football, the other was baseball. Big time sports today, as example include the NBA, the NFL, and NHL. In 1947 this was not the case. So the impact was greater than if we had all the big spectator sports of today. The impact because of baseball's overall position as the "Nations Pastime" brought more non sports publicity about Jackie Robinson.


Are Jackie Robinson and Frank Robinson of baseball related?

No, they are not related.There are two different Frank Robinsons.Jackie had an older brother named Frank. (Jackie was born in 1919, so his older brother Frank was born before that). This Frank, Jackie's brother, was killed in an accident when Jackie was in junior college. He too was a young adult. This was circa 1938/39/40. This is not the Frank you are probably thinking of...The Frank Robinson of baseball who played for the Indians and other teams and later went on to be the first African-American Manager of MLB is not related to Jackie Robinson. This Frank was born in 1935. (I believe he is still alive today.) He played till 1976, last managing job was with the Expos/Nationals till 2006 and coached after that on various teams as well (last coaching stint 85-87 with Orioles) so clearly he outlived young adulthood.Again, two different Franks.Hope that clarifies.


Where is Jackie Robinson today?

Basically hes "6 feet under" he died in 1972 at the age of 53, Due to Diabetes that could not be cured


Who was the first African American to play in the major leagues?

As far as MLB as we know it today it was Jackie Robinson with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. But in 1884, Moses Walker played 42 games with Toledo of the American Association, which was considered a major league at the time. And the Negro League, which was formed in 1920, was also considered a major league.Jackie Robinson.