He was drafted into the Army in 1942. He served in Kansas and Texas. When he left the Army in '44, he played in the Negro Leagues.
He was never drafted into MLB. In 1945, Branch Rickey, the manager of Brooklyn Dodgers, met with and signed Jackie to play for the minor league Montreal Royals. In April 1947, after a successful spell in the minors, Jackie signed with the Dodgers.
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1949 Jackie Robinson, Brooklyn Dodgers, 2B
1961 Frank Robinson, Cincinnati Reds, OF
1966 Frank Robinson*, Baltimore Orioles, OF
1964 Brooks Robinson, Baltimore Orioles, 3B
NBA:
1994-95 - David Robinson, San Antonio
Jackie Robinson did not Join the army he was drafted in 1942.
Jackie Robinson was born in 1919.
the year is 1946
Jackie Robinson died on Tuesday, October 24, 1972.
Jackie Robinson had 3 children:Jackie Robinson Jr. (born November 18, 1946, died 1971, the year before Jackie)Sharon Robinson (born January 13, 1950)David Robinson (born May 14, 1952)