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He was born January 31, 1919 in Cairo,Georgia. In 1936 he won a silver medal. In 1941 he became the first athlete to letter in four sports in the same year. In 1945 many African Americans played baseball in their own leagues called the Negro leagues. In 1946 Jackie played for the Montreal Royals, the Dodgers top farm team. In 1947 Robinson was so impressive as a member of the Montreal Royals that Rickey had him promoted to the major leagues. In 1948 he got the legendary pitcher Satchel Paige. 1949 he began his third season in the Major leagues. 1956 Robinson was traded across town to the rival New York Giants. In 1962 He was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame. In1972 Jackie died of a heart attack.