Jackie Robinson was born on January 31st in the year 1919 in Cairo Georgia. Jackie was an athlete in high school. He competed in track, baseball, and football. He started spring training in 1946 with the "Montreal Royals".
Before that Jackie joined the U.S Army and was later court-martialed after refusing to move to the back of an army bus. Jackie then married Rachel Isum and had three children Jackie Jr., Sharon, and David.
I am not concerned with your liking or disliking of me all I ask is that you respect me as a human being ~ Jackie Robinson