Did you know?
Yes, Jackie Robinson’s achievement of breaking the color barrier in baseball is one of the greatest accomplishments in modern American history. But do not let his trail-blazing stature minimize how great Robinson was as an athlete.
– He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, was voted Rookie of the Year and elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame.
– He played tailback at UCLA for the Bruins’ 1939 undefeated team that finished 6-0-4.
– He won the 1940 NCAA championship in the long jump.