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Between the tours, he underwent surgery on his right ankle. Because of his off-season activities, Robinson reported to training camp 30 pounds (14 kg) overweight. He lost the weight during training camp, but dieting left him weak at the plate. [152] In 1948, Wendell Smith's book, Jackie Robinson: My Own Story, was released. [153]
Jackie Robinson; Personal information; Born May 20, 1955 (age 69) Los Angeles, California: Nationality: American: Listed height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Listed weight: 210 lb (95 kg) Career information; High school: Morningside (Inglewood, California) College: UNLV (1973–1978) NBA draft: 1978: 4th round, 67th overall pick: Selected by the Houston ...
The foundation was founded by Rachel Robinson, the wife of Jackie, in 1973, a couple of months after his death. The foundation provides four-year college scholarships in conjunction with a comprehensive set of skills and opportunities to disadvantaged students of color to ensure their success in college and to develop their leadership potential.
A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Robinson was a graduate of Baylor University in Waco Texas. Afterward, he studied at Southwestern Seminary, Temple University and the New College, University of Edinburgh in Scotland, and obtained a doctorate in theology. [2] Robinson was an All-American basketball player, 1946–1948, while at Baylor University.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation is a national, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which gives scholarships to minority youths for higher education, as well as preserving the legacy of Baseball Hall of Fame member, Jackie Robinson. It was founded in 1973 by Rachel Robinson and is located in New York, New York, United States. [citation needed]
Jefferson County School Jackie Pons poses for a portrait on campus Monday, Jan. 22,2024. ... Pons started his career in education in 1986 at Rickards High School where he was a teacher, athletic ...
Jackie Robinson Day is a traditional event which occurs annually on April 15 in Major League Baseball (MLB), commemorating and honoring the day Jackie Robinson made his major league debut. Celebrated at MLB ballparks , on that one day, all players, coaches, and managers on both teams, and the umpires, wear Robinson's uniform number , 42.
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