Jackie Robinson Quiz

What was Jackie Robinson's role in Major League Baseball?

• The first African-American player

• The first coach

• The first team owner

• The first umpire

What did Jackie Robinson need besides athletic ability?

• Strong teammates

• Mental toughness

• A good coach

• A supportive family

Where did Jackie Robinson attend college?

• Harvard

• UCLA

• Yale

• Stanford

What year did Jackie Robinson sign a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers?

• 1945

• 1946

• 1947

• 1948

How did Jackie Robinson perform in his first game with the Montreal Royals?

• He struck out every time

• He had four hits, including two home runs

• He did not play

• He got injured

What significant event happened on April 15, 1947?

• Jackie Robinson was born

• Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball

• Jackie Robinson retired

• Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Hall of Fame

What was Jackie Robinson's batting average by the end of the 1946 season?

• .297

• .349

• .342

• .400

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What did Jackie Robinson do after retiring from baseball?

• He became a coach

• He worked in finance and civil rights

• He moved to another country

• He stopped working

What award did Jackie Robinson win in 1949?

• Best Coach Award

• Rookie of the Year

• Most Valuable Player

• Sportsman of the Year

What foundation continues to honor Jackie Robinson's legacy?

• The Robinson Foundation

• The Jackie Robinson Foundation

• The Baseball Hall of Fame

• The Civil Rights Foundation