Jackie Robinson Newsela Sports Star

What year was Jackie Robinson born?

• 1947

• 1955

• 1919

• 1972

Which university did Jackie Robinson attend?

• UCLA

• Harvard

• Yale

• Stanford

Jackie Robinson was the first black athlete to play Major League Baseball in the 20th century. With which team did he make his MLB debut?

• The Brooklyn Dodgers

• The Montreal Royals

• The Negro Leagues

• The Hawaii football team

What was Jackie Robinson's batting average when he helped the Dodgers win the World Series?

• .311

• .295

• .350

• .275

In what year did Jackie Robinson help the Dodgers win the World Series?

• 1947

• 1955

• 1965

• 1972

What significant event in Jackie Robinson's military career is highlighted in the text?

• He was promoted to a high rank

• He was court-martialed for refusing to give up his seat on a bus

• He served overseas in combat

• He received a medal for bravery

How did Jackie Robinson's teammates initially react to him joining the team?

• They were all supportive

• Some were against having an African-American on their team

• They immediately accepted him as a leader

• They were indifferent

What achievement did Robinson make in his first year that showed his talent?

• He became the highest-paid athlete in Dodgers history.

• He helped the Dodgers win the National League title.

• He was traded to the New York Giants.

• He retired soon after his first year.

What record did Robinson set during his time as a player?

• He became the league president.

• He stole home 19 times.

• He called out the Yankees before Congress.

• He continued to fight racism in sports.

What was Robinson's role in advocating for African-American athletes and civil rights?

• He became the highest-paid athlete in Dodgers history.

• He helped his team win the World Series.

• He spoke about discrimination before Congress and criticized the Yankees.

• He was traded to the New York Giants.