is jackie robinson dead?

Answer 1

Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972) became the first African-American Major League Baseball player of the modern era in 1947.The Baseball Hall of Fame inducted Robinson in 1962 and he was a member of six World Series teams. Jackie earned six consecutive All-Star Game nominations and won several awards during his career. In 1947, Robinson won The Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award and the first MLB Rookie of the Year Award Award. Two years later, Jackie was awarded his first National League MVP Award. In addition to his accomplishments on the field, Jackie Robinson was also a forerunner of the Civil Rights Movement. He was a key figure in the establishment and growth of the Freedom Bank, an African-American owned and controlled entity, in the 1960s. He also wrote a syndicated newspaper column for a number of years, in which he was an outspoken supporter of Martin Luther King Jr. and, to a lesser degree, Malcolm X.

Robinson actively campaigned for a number of politicians, including both Democrat Hubert Humphrey, and Republican Richard Nixon.

In recognition of his accomplishments, Robinson posthumously received a Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

On April 15, 1997, the 50 year anniversary of his debut in the MLB, Major League Baseball retired the number 42, the number Robinson wore, in recognition of his accomplishments both on the field and off the field. In 1950, he was the subject of a film biography, The Jackie Robinson Story, in which he played himself. He became a political activist in his post-playing days.

Answer 2

Jackie Robinson Dead

Answer 3

Yes, Jackie Robinson died in late 1972 due to complication of diabetes

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Strengths: Brought black baseball players into the MLB Was a great Baseball player and athlete Supported the Civil Rights era Took a ton of abuse, knowing it was the only way he could get more African-Americans in the MLB Weaknesses: Supported Richard Nixon for president in 1960, who didn't want to further civil rights Not very healthy

Answer 6

Yeah since 1972

Answer 7

Yes, he is dead. He died in 1972 at the age of 53.

Answer 8

Yes he dies in October of 1972

Answer 9

He died on October 24,1972. Several days after appearing at the World Series between the Cincinnati Reds and OAKLAND A's.

Answer 10

Yes. He passed away at the age of 53 on October 24,1972.