Jackie Robinson Salute

About Jackie Robinson

Born as Jack Roosevelt Robinson on January 31, 1919, Jackie Robinson's life started from humble beginnings in Cairo, Georgia, where he was the youngest of five children. He grew to be a phenomenal athlete in both high school and college, having played baseball, football, basketball and track. While attending UCLA, he became the university's first student to win varsity letters in all four sports and was one of only a handful of African American athletes on each team. It was also at UCLA that he met his future wife, Rachel.

Before playing baseball professionally, Robinson's first major stance against injustice occurred in 1944 while he was serving in the U.S. Army. Refusing an order by an Army bus driver to move to the back of the bus, he was arrested and court-martialed, but was later cleared of all charges and received an honorable discharge.

In 1945, Robinson began his baseball career in the Negro Leagues after accepting an offer from the Kansas City Monarchs. During his time there, he played with and against many Baseball Hall of Famers such as Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Roy Campanella and Buck Leonard, as well as Philadelphia Stars legend Gene Benson. His abilities that year earned him an appearance in the 1945 Negro League All-Star Game. Eventually Robinson had a growing interest in pursuing a possible career in the Major Leagues, while around the same time Brooklyn Dodgers president and general manager Branch Rickey began to scout the Negro Leagues for potential talent to add to the Dodgers' roster. With the added goal of ending the color barrier that existed in the Majors, Rickey recruited Robinson in what would become known as "The Noble Experiment."

Under the condition that he would choose to not fight back when confronted with racism, Robinson started in the Dodgers' farm system in 1946, where he later excelled despite facing some hostility. This led to his promotion to the Dodgers the following year in 1947, during which he made his Major League debut on April 15 and effectively ended the baseball color barrier.

Activity

Begin to construct a timeline and narrative on Jackie Robinson¡¯s life, and the events that led to his positive impact on baseball and on America.

  1. Expand on the timeline and narrative by sharing what you are learning about Jackie Robinson and why he was important.

  2. What was his first major stance against injustice? How was the injustice later made up to him?

  3. Name some of the other sports that he excelled in.

Amidst resentment and harassment from opposing teams, fans and even some of his own teammates, Robinson persevered in his first year to hit 12 home runs and help the Dodgers win the National League pennant, earning him Rookie of the Year honors. He remained determined to showcase his talent as a ballplayer while at the same time enduring the abuse that came his way. In addition to support from Rickey, he received encouragement from National League President Ford Frick, Baseball Commissioner Happy Chandler, Jewish baseball star Hank Greenberg, players from the Negro Leagues, and most famously his teammates that stood behind him, including team captain Pee Wee Reese. His success on the field led him to a stellar 1949 season, during which he batted .342, led the league in stolen bases and earned the National League Most Valuable Player Award.

Robinson's career accomplishments went on to include six Major League All-Star appearances and he also helped lead the Dodgers to five more National League pennants and a World Series Championship in 1955. His achievements opened the door for many African American players including his former Monarchs teammate Satchel Paige and other greats such as Willie Mays and Hank Aaron. After his retirement from baseball in 1957 and election into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962, his accomplishments continued off the field as he later became the first African American MLB television analyst, as well as the first African American vice president of a major American corporation. He also served on the board of the NAACP and helped found the Freedom National Bank, an African-American-owned commercial bank. Just as he had persevered in his first year in the Majors, Robinson continued to persevere towards the cause for civil rights and greater advancements for African Americans in baseball and in life, up until his passing on October 24, 1972.

Jackie Robinson's legacy endures today. Following Robinson's passing, his wife, Rachel, established the Jackie Robinson Foundation, which provides scholarships, skills and opportunities to disadvantaged students of color to ensure that they succeed in college and develop their potential to lead. Jackie Robinson's jersey No. 42 was retired by every team in Major League Baseball on April 15, 1997 in memory of his debut and recognition of his impact on the game. And on April 15, 2004, Jackie Robinson Day was initiated, during which teams pay tribute to his accomplishments both on and off the field and players across the Majors all wear No. 42 jerseys.

Activity

Think about how through perseverance and being a leader, Jackie Robinson brought about positive changes both on and off the field.

  1. When confronted with racism and hostility during his baseball career, why was it important for him to not return that hostility? What did he choose to do instead?

  2. Make a list of some of the players from both the Negro Leagues and the Major Leagues that helped him along the way, as well as the players that he had helped later.

  3. Jackie Robinson said that ¡°Life is not a spectator sport.¡± Even after his baseball career, he continued to be a leader. Is there something you would like to improve in your school, neighborhood, city, or country? What is it and how would you get started?

Accomplishments & Career Statistics

  • 6-time Major League All-Star (1949-54)
  • Negro League All-Star (1945)
  • 1947 Major League Rookie of the Year
  • 1949 National League MVP
  • 1949 National League batting title
  • 2-time National League stolen bases champion (1947, 1949)
  • Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962
  • Jersey No. 42 retired by all Major League Baseball teams in 1997
  • Named to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999

Activity

  1. Name a few of your favorite baseball players that share some career accomplishments and statistics similar to those of Jackie Robinson.
  2. Why is it important that his Jersey No. 42 was retired by Major League Baseball, and that we celebrate Jackie Robinson Day each year?

Jackie Robinson Salute

Initiated in 2004, on April 15 players across Major League Baseball proudly wear No. 42 jerseys in honor of the anniversary of Jackie Robinson's Major League debut and breaking of the baseball color barrier.

Each year the Phillies take part in the tribute with a special pregame Salute at Citizens Bank Park, during which recipients of the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship are acknowledged for sharing the same integrity and leadership qualities as Robinson had during his Major League career. Members of the Tuskegee Airmen serve as honor guard on the field, as former players from the Philadelphia Stars are recognized for their prominence in the Negro League era and in Philadelphia's baseball tradition.

Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life

Established in 1997 as Major League Baseball's cornerstone educational program, Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life was developed by Sharon Robinson, daughter of Jackie Robinson.

Using a baseball-themed curriculum, the program emphasizes the values demonstrated by Jackie Robinson: Determination, Commitment, Persistence, Integrity, Justice, Courage, Teamwork, Citizenship, and Excellence.

The Philadelphia Stars

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