Jackie Robinson needed money to support his family. Black athletes were very underpaid in the 1940s and 1950s.
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1. when was jackie robinson born ? / the answer is: January 31, 19192. when did jackie robinson died ? / the answer is: October 24, 19723. when did jackie robinson got married ? / the answer is : February 10, 1946,4. when did jackie robinson have kids ? / the answer is :Jackie Robinson Jr, born on November 18, 1946, Sharon Robinson born on January 13, 19505. was jackie robinson african american ? / the answer is : yes
Jackie Robinson played his final MLB game on October 10, 1956.
Jackie Robinson retired from baseball at age 37 on January 5, 1957
He had 4 siblings: 3 brothers and 1 sister.
Robinson spent his entire MLB career, 1947-1956, with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Maybe you're getting Robinson confused with Roberto Clemente.