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He lived in Cairo, Georgia. Jackie Robinson passed away from diabetes in 1972.

Jackie Robinson was born Jack Roosevelt Robinson in Carro Georgia in 1919.He was the first African American to play Baseball in the mojor leagues. a fter leaving the army ,Jackie wanted to play baesnall.At that time ,Jim Crow laws segergating black Americans from whitser existed in many places.including poefessional sportsBlakck althetes were not permitted to play in professinal baseball unless they played in what was then called the Negro League.

In1947,Jackie Robinson was recuited to play Major League Baseball 4 the Brooklyn Dodgers.Many opposing players and even some of his own teammates treated him treeidly.Eventually,by begin an excellent player who showed courage and dignity,Jackie won the respect of many of them.During his 10 years and most valuable players awards.He ended his career with a 311 batting average.In 1962 jack roosevelt became the first africna americna to be inducted into the baseball hall of fame.

JACKIE ROBINSON MOJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER

1919-1972

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