Famous+American,+Jackie+Robinson

=Jackie Robinson: He was the first African American player in the major leagues of baseball. His actions helped to bring about other opportunities for African Americans.=

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=Jackie Robinson attended college at UCLA where he played football, basketball, baseball, and track. After World War 2 began, he enlisted in the Army. In 1947, Jackie became a Brooklyn Dodger, the first major league player who was African American. Jackie's best friend on the team was Pee Wee Reese and their story is told in the book, //Teammates//.= media type="youtube" key="cO_amK0VNXg" height="344" width="425" align="center"

//Why was Jackie Robinson so important? Bryant Gumble tells us why!// media type="youtube" key="B89nqDnSd7M" height="344" width="425"

=Footage of Jackie Robinson playing baseball! :)= = = =*Reading of the book "Teammates" about Pee Wee Reese and Jackie Robinson!= media type="custom" key="24298768"