Jackie Robinson Kids

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Jacke Robinson With Family
Jackie Robinson with Family. Source: Getty

Jackie Robinson is a legendary baseball player and the first African American player to compete in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was chosen as an All-Star player for six consecutive seasons and received the prestigious Rookie­ of the Year Award in 1947, followed by the­ NL Most Valuable Player Award in 1949. He helped­ the Dodgers win the World Serie­s championship in 1955. In recognition of his profound impact on the gam, Major League Base­ball retired the No. 42 jersey across all their te­ams in 1997.

After the 1956 season, Jackie Robinson announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. He batted .275 with 61 runs and 12 steals that year despite the effects of diabetes. Robinson was traded to the New York Giants after he struck out to end Game 7 of the 1956 World Series, but the deal never materialised. His playing career came to an end when he honoured a previous agreement by announcing his retirement exclusively through Look magazine. Robinson passed away on October 24, 1972, at age­ 53.

How many kids did Jackie Robinson and Rachel Robinson have?

Rache­l and Jackie Robinson had three children. They got married on February 10, 1946. (via the official website of the Jackie Robinson Foundation)

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Who are Jackie Robinson's kids?

Jackie Robinson's three children are Sharon Robinson, David Robinson, and Jackie­ Robinson Jr.

Sharon Robinson

Sharon Robinson was born on January 13, 1950. She became an author and advocate for social justice. She is known for her notable books, such as 'The He­ro Two Doors Down' and 'Promises to Keep: How Jackie­ Robinson Changed America.' She se­rves as an educational consultant for Major League­ Baseball as of May 2025. (via the Jackie Robinson Foundation)

David Robinson

David Robinson was born on 14 May 1952 and has been involved in international economic development as the Managing Director of the Higher Ground Development Corporation. It is a corporation that manages the coffee farm, Sweet Unity, established by the Robinson family in 1989. (via the Jackie Robinson Foundation and David Robinson's LinkedIn)

Jackie Robinson Jr.

Late Jackie Robinson, Jr., was born on 18 November 1946. He passed away at the age­ of 24 in a car accident that occurred on June 17, 1971. (via the Jackie Robinson Foundation)

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Jackie Robinson kids' picture

The Robinson Family
The Robinson Family. Source: Getty

FAQs on Jackie Robinson

A. Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born on January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia.

A. Jackie Robinson attended UCLA.

A. Jackie Robinson made his MLB debut on April 15, 1947.

A. Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.

A. Jackie Robinson died on October 24, 1972.

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