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Jackie Robinson was arguably the most influential sports icon of all time. His impact on sports, the United States of America, and the world is immense. Jackie broke color barriers that had never been broken before and created a brand new chapter in society.
Fast Facts: A Jackie Robinson vs the Authors Comparison
JACKIE ROBINSON
Birth Name: Jack Roosevelt Robinson Also known as: Jackie Robinson Birth Date: January 31. 1919 in Cairo, GA Death Date: October 24, 1972 in Stamford, CT Married: Rachel Issum on February 10, 1946 Children: Jackie Jr. (died in 1972), Sharon, and David Height: 5'11'' Weight: 204 lbs Batted: Righ Threw: Right College Education: University of California at Los Angeles Professional Team: Brooklyn Dodgers Years Played: 1947-1956 Debut: April 15, 1947 |
MARCUS LESLIE
Birth Name: Angel R. Ramirez Also known as: Marcus Leslie Birth Date: November 25, 1995 Death Date: N/A Married: N/A Children: N/A Height: 5'8 3/4'' Weight: 160 lbs (pure muscle) Bats: Right Throws: Right College Education: Allegiance to Pepperdine Professional Team: Hopefully the Los Angeles Dodgers Years Played: 2006-Present Debut: May 2006 |
JORDAN LANK
Birth Name: Jordan Robert Lank Also known as: Lank, Shrimpy Birth Date: August 21, 1998 Death Date: N/A Married: N/A Children: N/A Height: 5'4 Weight: 150 lbs (not so pure muscle) Bats: Right Throws: Right College Education: Allegiance to Stanford, Arizona State, and Temple Professional Team: Hopefully the Philadelphia Phillies Years Played: 2003-Present Debut: May 2003 |