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What sport did Jackie Robinson play?
Baseball
Football
Basketball
When was Jackie Robinson born?
1909
1919
1929
Where was Jackie Robinson born?
New York City
Cairo
Georgia
Chicago
What was Jackie good at in college?
Sports
Music
Math
What team did Jackie first play for in 1945?
New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Kansas City Monarchs
Why did Jackie play in the Negro League?
African Americans weren’t allowed in the Major League
He wanted to be famous
He didn’t like the Major League
Who was Branch Rickey?
A reporter
A baseball team owner
A famous player
What did Branch Rickey ask Jackie to do?
Coach the Dodgers
Play in the Major League
Cook for the team
How did some people react when Jackie started playing?
Some booed
Everyone cheered
They ignored him
What award did Jackie win in his first season?
Most Home Runs
Best Pitcher
Rookie of the Year
What award did Jackie win two seasons later?
Most Valuable Player
Batting Champion
Gold Glove
How did some people treat Jackie?
They gave him gifts
They were mean to him
They didn’t notice him
How did Jackie respond to mean people?
He got angry and yelled
He stood up for himself
He quit
When did Jackie stop playing baseball?
1956
1945
1962
Why is Jackie Robinson important?
He was the tallest player in the Major League.
He was the first pitcher ever.
He helped African Americans play in the Major League
When did Jackie Robinson die?
1965
1981
1972
