Jackie Robinson
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Summary
Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919[1], in Cairo[2]. He died on October 24, 1972[3], in Stamford[4]. He worked as a baseball player[5], basketball coach[6], athletics competitor[7], military officer[8], and vice president[9]. He ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,555 views/month, #3,925 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cypress Hills Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Rachel Robinson[12]
- Child: Sharon Robinson[13], Jackie Robinson Junior[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[16]
- Occupation: athlete[17]
- Educated at: John Muir High School[18], Pasadena City College[19], University of California, Los Angeles[20]
- Award received: Spingarn Medal[21], California Hall of Fame[22], Quebec Sports Hall of Fame[23], Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame[24], Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award[25], Presidential Medal of Freedom[26], Congressional Gold Medal[27], Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award[28], National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Member of sports team: Montreal Royals[31], Los Angeles Dodgers[32], Kansas City Monarchs[33], UCLA Bruins men's basketball[34], UCLA Bruins football[35]
- League or competition: Major League Baseball[36]
- Movement: nonviolence[37]
- Named after: Theodore Roosevelt[38]
- Commons category: Jackie Robinson[39]
- Military, police or special rank: sub-lieutenant[40]
- Position played on team / speciality: second baseman[41]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[42]
- Handedness: right-handedness[43]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[44]
- Sport: baseball[45], athletics[46], American football[47]
- Family name: Robinson[48]
- Given name: Jack[49]
- Significant event: Major League Baseball debut[50], Major League Baseball final game[51]
- Official website: https://www.jackierobinson.com/[52]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jackie Robinson[53]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jackie Robinson include Robinson Canó[54], a baseball player[55], b. 1982[56], of Dominican Republic[57].
Why It Matters
Jackie Robinson has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Entities named for him include Robinson Canó[54], a baseball player[55], b. 1982[56], of Dominican Republic[57].
FAQs
Where was Jackie Robinson born?
Jackie Robinson's place of birth was Cairo[2].
Where did Jackie Robinson die?
Jackie Robinson died in Stamford[4].
Who was Jackie Robinson married to?
Jackie Robinson's spouses include Rachel Robinson[12].
What did Jackie Robinson do for work?
Jackie Robinson worked as a baseball player[5], basketball coach[6], athletics competitor[7], military officer[8], and vice president[9].
Where did Jackie Robinson go to school?
Jackie Robinson was educated at John Muir High School[18], Pasadena City College[19], and University of California, Los Angeles[20].
What awards did Jackie Robinson receive?
Honors received include Spingarn Medal[21], California Hall of Fame[22], Quebec Sports Hall of Fame[23], and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame[24].