Jackie Robinson was in the military from 1942 till 1944.
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His first major-league game was on April 15, 1947 as the Brooklyn Dodgers played the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field. Robinson went 0-for-4 but scored the go-ahead run in Brooklyn's 5-3 victory. April 15 has become "Jackie Robinson Day" in Major League Baseball and every player wears Robinson's No. 42 during their games.
1973
A 17 year old may enlist in the U.S. Military with consent of his or her legal guardian/s.