Robinson was born January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia. He was raised by his single mother. Jackie went to John Muir High School and Pasadena Junior College. He excelled as athlete in four sports: football, basketball, track, and baseball. Robinson continued his career at UCLA, and was the university’s first student to win a varsity letter in all four sports. Despite his success as an athlete, Jackie had to leave UCLA because of financial hardships. From 1942-1944, Robinson served as a second lieutenant…
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