In 1957, Jackie Robinson announced his retirement from Baseball after a storied career with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The decision came amid increasing tensions and challenges he faced both on and off the field, including racial discrimination and the toll of being a trailblazer in Major League Baseball. That same year, he was also appointed as the first African American vice president of a major American corporation, Chock Full o'Nuts, marking a significant step in his post-baseball career. Robinson's legacy continued to influence the sport and civil rights movements long after his retirement.
Jackie Robinson retired from baseball in 1957. He died in 1972.
Jackie Robinson's father left the family.
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.
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Jackie Robinson played his final MLB game on October 10, 1956.
Jackie Robinson was traded to the New York Giants in 1956. He retired shortly after on January 5, 1957. At that time he was 38.
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Jackie Robinson's father, Jerry, abandoned the family when Jackie was very young. Jackie had four older siblings, including a brother who won a silver medal at the 1936 Olympics.
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Jackie Robinson's mother was Mallie Robinson.