As far as i know, he was just like any other African American boy growing up in his time. He probably had parents who were involved in the Civil Rights Movement, as well as himself. He would have idolized two Baseball players-one negro league, one major league. I know he loved the game of football too. If you want deep info, read a short biography. There are many books written about him.
Jackie Robinson began his baseball career with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro League in 1945 after being discharged from the Army. He signed with the Dodgers after the season, played with the Montreal Royals of the International League in 1946 and began his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
Robinson spent his entire MLB career, 1947-1956, with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Maybe you're getting Robinson confused with Roberto Clemente.
Jackie Robinson won the Rookie of the Year Award in 1947 when he was with the Brooklyn Dodgers and in honor of him, the Rookie of the Year Award was called the Jackie Robinson Award in 1987. He won the NL MVP Award in 1949 and he was selected to the All Star Team in 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952 and 1953.
Jackie Robinson retired from baseball at age 37 on January 5, 1957
For his major league career (1947-1956) Jackie Robinson hit 137 home runs.
37 steals in 1947
1947 - .297 1948 - .296 1949 - .342 1950 - .328 1951 - .338 1952 - .308 1953 - .329 1954 - .311 1955 - .256 1956 - .275 Career - .311
Jackie Robinson debuted at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing 151 games at the position in 1947. Throughout his career, he mainly played second base, but he also played third base and the outfield. He won his MVP award at second base in 1949.
The Dodgers. :)
For his major league career (1947-1956) Jackie Robinson hit 137 home runs.
Jackie Robinson began his baseball career with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro League in 1945 after being discharged from the Army. He signed with the Dodgers after the season, played with the Montreal Royals of the International League in 1946 and began his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson debuted in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National League (NL) on April 15, 1947. After a 10-year MLB career, he played his final game on September 30, 1956.
Jackie Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947-1956, and had a career batting average of .311
His first year in Major League Baseball was 1947.
1947.
Jackie Robinson did not have an opponent in the WS. His team, the Brooklyn Dodgers, did - the New York Yankees. The Dodgers won in 7 games. Brooklyn lost to the Yankees in the 1947, 1949, 1952 and 1953 World Series.
Jackie Robinson wore #42 during his career (1947-1956) with the Brooklyn Dodgers.