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Actually Jackie Robinson was not really big until his diabetes went out of control
Jackie robinson played baseball, not basketball
Jackie Robinson was just 6 months old when his father, Jerry Robinson, left the family. This event had a significant impact on Jackie's upbringing and influenced his strong bond with his mother, Mallie Robinson. Despite his father's absence, Jackie Robinson went on to become a trailblazing athlete and civil rights activist.
Jackie Robinson's mother was Mallie Robinson.
Jackie Robinson was married to Rachel Isum Robinson. The two had three children.