Jackie+Robinson

"Jackie Robinson Biography(1919-1972)." 1-3. 26 Jan 2009 .
 * born Jack Roosevelt Robinson, january 31, 1919 ZD
 * baseball player, civil rights activist ZD
 * born in cairo, geaorgia ZD
 * first african american to play in the major leagues ZD
 * youngest of 5 kids ZD
 * raised in poverty by single mother ZD
 * John Muir High School ZD
 * Pasadena junior college ZD
 * played football,baseball,basketball,and track ZD
 * regions MVP for baseball in 1938 ZD
 * brother inspired him to pursue love and talent for athletics ZD
 * brother won silver in 200m behind jesse owens in 1936 olympics in berlin ZD
 * continued education at the UCLA ZD
 * first student to win varsity letters in 4 sports ZD
 * forst to leave UCLA short of graduation because of financial hardship in 1941 ZD
 * moved to Honolulu ZD
 * played for semi-pro Honolulu Bears football team ZD
 * season cut short due to US entry in to WWII ZD
 * served as second lutenit for US from 1942 to 1944 ZD
 * never saw action ZD
 * arrested after refusing to move to back of segragated bus during training ZD
 * played in negro leagues in 1944 ZD
 * was chosen by Branch Rickey (vice president for Brookyln Dodgers) to help integrate MLB ZD
 * joined Montreal Royals (Dodgers farm team) ZD
 * moved to Florida in 1946 for spring training ZD
 * first game with Royals March 17, 1946 ZD
 * teammates objected to having an african american on the team ZD
 * most racial abuse at away games ZD
 * had outstanding start with Royals ZD
 * lead the international league with .349 batting and .985 feilding percentage ZD

"About Jackie." 1. 29 Jan 2009 http://www.jackierobinson.com/about/achieve.html.
 * one of baseball's most exciting and dazzling players ZD
 * enormous talent helped Dodgers win six pennants and one world series championship ZD
 * inducted into hall of fame in 1962 (first year of eligibility) ZD
 * **//__after retirement Jackie fought tirelessly to improve quality of life, not just for african americans, but forsociety as a whole__//** ZD
 * continued to open doors for african americans by becoming the first black president of a major american corporation ZD
 * UCLA's first four year letterman ZD
 * inducted into UCLA's hall of fame on june 10, 1984 ZD
 * NL ROTY in 1947 ZD
 * led Nl in stolen base in 1947 and 1949 ZD
 * led second baseman in double plays in 1949-1952 ZD
 * NL MVP in 1949 ZD
 * won 1949 batting title with a .342 ZD
 * NL all-star team 1949-1954 ZD
 * career batting average of .311 ZD
 * batted .333 in all-star games ZD
 * went to six world series with Dodgers, won one ZD
 * starred in "The Jackie Robinson Story" in 1950 ZD
 * open men's apparel store on 125th street in Harlem form 1952-1958 ZD
 * signed a contract with WNBC and WNBT to serve as Director of Community Activities in 1952 ZD
 * became vice president of Chock Full O'Nuts in 1957 ZD
 * served in numerous campaigns and on the board of directors for the NAACP from 1957-1967 ZD
 * established the Jackie Robinson Construction Company in 1970 to build houses for low income families ZD
 * author of autobiography "I Never Had It Made" ZD
 * legacy will be remembered as one of the most important in American history ZD
 * all MLB teams celebrated the 50th anniversary in 1997 ZD

"The Foundation's Mission." 1. 30 Jan 2009 .
 * The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) ZD
 * public, non-profit organization ZD
 * founded by Rachel Robinson (wife) in 1973 ZD
 * in memory of Jackie and his achievements ZD
 * helps increasing numbers of minority youths by granting four-year scholorships for higher education ZD
 * scholars recieve $7500 a year in direct support ZD
 * also active member in unique Education and Leadership Development Program ZD
 * assignment of peer and a professional mentor nd placement into summer internships and permanent enployment ZD
 * 2008-2009 83 JRF scholars ZD
 * scholars enrolled at 106 colleges and universities ZD
 * scholars represent 34 states and District of columbia ZD
 * over 100 foundations support the foundation's Education and Leadership Development Program ZD
 * over 1200 scholarships to students from 43 states and District of ColumbiaZD
 * JRF scholars maintain a 97% graduation rate, more than twice the national average for minority students ZD
 * selected on academic ability, financial need, and leadership potential ZD

"Jackie changed face of sports" 1. 3 Feb 2009 
 * no one has impacted more lives ZD
 * aggresive man, quick to stand up for rights ZD
 * prone to fighting back than holding back ZD
 * Branch Rickey wanted a player with the guts not to fight back ZD
 * earned respect of teamates by no fighting back ZD
 * had intimidation skills ZD
 * father deserted family six months after birth ZD
 * desperatly wanted to win no matter what the games was ZD
 * NCAA champion long jumper at UCLA ZD
 * earned rep as a mad brawler willing to smash any white man who insulted him ZD

Zach Dinges 2/5/09 English 10 Mr. Shupp Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson was an amazing person who influenced many people today. He helped everyone from African-Americans in Major League Baseball to rapidly growing minority youths. His background, playing baseball, and his accomplishments after baseball helped him influence these people. Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo Georgia. He and his four older siblings were raised in poverty by a single mother. His father deserted the family six months after his birth. In 1920 his family moved west to California. Jackie attended Pasadena Junior College and played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track. He later transferred to UCLA and became the first student to receive varsity letters in four sports. Jackie was forced to leave UCLA in 1941 due to financial hardship. His brother inspired him to pursue his love and talent for athletics. Jackie then moved to Honolulu Hawaii and joined the Honolulu Bears, a semi-pro football team. Due to the US entry into WWII, Jackie’s season with the Bears was cut short. He served as a second lieutenant. Though he never saw action, Jackie was arrested after refusing to move to the back of a bus during training. Jackie had a reputation of a mad brawler, willing to smash any white man who insulted him. Jackie Robinson was one of baseball’s most exciting and dazzling players. His introduction into the MLB started while he was playing in the Negro Leagues in 1944. The Brooklyn Dodgers’ vice president Branch Rickey chose Jackie to help integrate the MLB. His teammates first objected to having an African-American on the team. Jackie took a lot of racial abuse from fans and players on the opposing team, especially on away games. Though it was against his nature, Jackie was forced to turn the other cheek and not get outraged by the comments. Jackie’s great career helped immensely to keep African-Americans in the MLB. In his first year he led the National League in stolen bases and won the Rookie of the Year award. He also won the batting title in 1949 with a .342 average. Jackie mad the National League All-Star team from 1949-1954. With Jackie on the team, the Brooklyn Dodgers won six pennants and one World Series title. In his first year of eligibility Jackie was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1962. After his retirement, Jackie fought tirelessly to improve quality of life, not just for African-Americans but for society as a whole. Jackie established the Jackie Robinson Construction Company in 1970 to build houses for low income families. He also was on the board of directors for the NAACP and served in numerous campaigns for them. In 1973 Jackie's wife founded the Jackie Robinson Foundation in loving memory of Jackie and his achievements. The Jackie Robinson Foundation is a public, non-profit organization that helps increasing numbers of minority youths by granting four-year scholarships for higher education. Students are selected on academic ability, financial need, and leadership potential. Each scholar recieves 7,500 dollars a year in direct support and is an active member of the Education and Leadership Developement Program. Over 100 different foundations support this program. In2008-2009 the Jackie Robinson Foundation has given out 83 scholarships. The scholars are in 106 different colleges in 34 different states and the District of Columbia. Overall th Jackie Robinson Foundation has given out 1,200 scholarships to students from 43 different states and the District of columbia. All of these scholars maintain a 97% graduation rate, more than twice the national average for minority students. Jackie Robinson's legacy will be remembered as one of the most important in American history. Jackie was the first African-American plaer in the major leagues and was a great player too. If he wasn't so good then that could've stopped people from trying to have African-Americans in baseball. After his retirement Jackie help a very large number of people through the Jackie Robinson Foundation, the NAACP, and all of the other charity and community service groups. He also became the vice president of Chock Full O'Nuts which opened up job oportunities for African-Americans. Jackie Robinson is one of the most influential people for America today.