Jackie Robinson played his first game with the Dodgers on April 15, 1947. (AP)
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Baseball's Best
In a classic matchup for the 1952 World Series, the Brooklyn Dodgers faced intracity rival, the New York Yankees. During Jackie Robinson's 10-year MLB career, the two teams met six times for the World Series Championship, with Brooklyn winning the title in 1955.  Watch Game 6 and Game 7, two classic "Subway Series" games, only on MLB.com.
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Jackie Robinson
Foundation
Founded in 1973 by Rachel Robinson, the JRF is is a public, not-for-profit national organization that perpetuates the memory of Jackie Robinson and his achievements. It provides educational and leadership development opportunities for students of color with strong capabilities, but limited financial resources. More info >
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Breaking Barriers
"Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life" is a multi-curricular character education program developed by Major League Baseball, the Major League Baseball Players' Trust for Children, and Scholastic, Inc. Using baseball-themed features, activities, and lessons, the program is designed to teach children the values they need to deal with barriers in their lives. More info >
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Memorable Moments
In 2002, MLB presented its most memorable all-time moments, as voted on by baseball fans around the globe.
Hosted by actor Ray Liotta, this video reflects on Jackie's breakthrough with interviews, historical footage, and commentary from those who knew the man. 56K | 350K
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"A life is not important,
except in the impact
it has on others' lives."-- Jackie Robinson
The annual Breaking Barriers National Essay Contest contest encourages children to write about a barrier or obstacle they have faced or are still facing in their lives, and how they used the values exemplified by Jackie Robinson to deal with those obstacles. 2004 Essay Winners >
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Career Timeline
View a timeline of the major events in Jackie Robinson's life. Read about the different eras of his career, life, and impact on American society.
Video Highlights:
The early days: 56K |
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Breaking the color line: 56K |
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Career retrospective: 56K |
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Career overview II: 56K |
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The Jackie Robinson legacy: 56K |
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Jackie's nine values
Jackie Robinson had to endure horrible insults, and be an outstanding ballplayer, to pave the way for other black athletes. He succeeded-- and made history. How did he get past the obstacles? With the nine values represented here, which guided his life, on and off the field.
• Sharon Robinson's message to students
Sharon Robinson sat down to talk with MLB.com in 2003: 56K | 300K
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Career achievements:
• 1947 NL Rookie of the Year
• 1947 NL MVP
• 6-time All-Star
• .311, lifetime batting average
Uniform number 42 retired:
• By the Dodgers organizationon June 4, 1972.
• Throughout all of MLB on April 15, 1997.
Inducted into the National Baseball
Hall of Fame in 1962
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