Jackie Robinson died on October 24, 1972 at age 53.
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Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 and died on October 24, 1972. Jackie Robinson would have been 53 years old at the time of death or 96 years old today.
Baseball Jackie Robinson was 37 years old when he retired. He is the first African American Major League Baseball player.
in 1956
Jackie Robinson wore No.42 and played for the Dodgers.
Jackie Robinson played his final MLB game on October 10, 1956.
Jackie Robinson was traded to the New York Giants after the 1956 season. Rather than playing for the cross town rivals he retired.
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.