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.
Jackie Robinson retired from baseball in 1957. He died in 1972.
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Jackie Robinson and his wife Rachel Robinson had three children. Their names were Jackie, Jr., who died before Jackie in 1971, Sharon and David.
Jackie Robinson died on October 24, 1972 at age 53.
Jackie Robinson died when his daughter was 22
Jackie Robinson died in 1972. The only event of historical significance (in the 90s) in relation to Jackie Robinson is his number, 42, being retired throughout Major League Baseball. This happened in 1997.
Jackie Robinson died on Tuesday, October 24, 1972.
Jackie Robinson died at the age of 53 on October 24, 1972 with heart problems and complications from diabetes.
Jackie Robinson died on Tuesday, October 24, 1972.
Jackie Robinson was number 42...
Jackie Robinson died at his home in Stamford, Connecticut in October of 1972.
Jackie Robinson died at age 53 on October 24, 1972.