color barrier, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play in
baseball's major leagues. Jackie was the youngest of five children and was raised in a
poverish household by his mother. He attended John Muir High School and Pasadena
Junior College, where he was an excellent athlete and played four sports: football,
basketball, track, and baseball. Jackie’s older brother, Matthew Robinson, inspired him
to pursue his talent and love for athletics. Jackie continued his…
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