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Jackie Robinson siblings: How many siblings did Jackie Robinson have? Did Jackie Robinson have any siblings?
Answers to the above questions and more will be provided in the subsequent paragraphs so you may want to read on.
Who Was Jackie Robinson?
Jackie Robinson was an American professional baseball player born on January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia. He is a Baseball Hall of Famer, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
Robinson thrived as a baseball player even in an era where people of color were initially not allowed to play. However, encouragement from his older brothers spurred him on and became the first African American to play in the Major League Baseball
Throughout his MLB career, Robinson was a six-time All-star, won MLB Rookie of the year (1947) and won the National League most valuable player award in 1949.
About twenty five years after his death, the Major League Baseball honored him by retiring his jersey number 42 in all MLB teams.
How Many Siblings Did Jackie Robinson Have?
Jackie Robinson had four siblings. He was actually the last born child of his parents five children. His siblings were Edgar Robinson, Frank Robinson, Matthew Robinson and Willa Mae Robinson.
Aside Matthew who became popular as an Olympian, Jackie was undoubtedly the most famous one amongst his siblings. As a result, we do not have much information about Edgar, Frank and Willa Mae Robinson.
Did Jackie Robinson Have A Sister?
Yes. Robinson had one older sister named Willa Mae Robinson. She was born to Jerry Robinson and Mallie in 1916, three years before Jackie.
She had three older brothers, Edgar, Frank and Matthew. But aside that, no much is known about her because of the low key life she lived.
How Many Brothers Did Jackie Robinson Have?
Robinson had three older brothers named Edgar Robinson, Frank Robinson and Matthew Robinson.
It was actually his older brothers who encouraged him to follow his dreams as a baseball player even though a few friends told him to abandon that idea.
Who Was Mack Robinson?
Matthew “Mack” Robinson was an American track and field athlete and the older brother of Jackie Robinson. He was born on July 18, 1914 in Cairo, Georgia to Mallie Robinson and Jerry Robinson.
Matthew, who was popularly known as Mack was raised by his single mother who did a lot of menial jobs just so she can provide for the family. His childhood became even worse when he was diagnosed with a heart murmur while in middle school.
His heart situation became worse as he aged. However, despite his condition, he still found a way to follow his dreams.
While in Pasadena Junior College, Mack set a national junior college record in the 100 and 200 meter races as well as long jump.
After placing second in the 200 meters at the US Olympic Trials in 1936, Mack then went on to win silver at that year’s summer Olympics in Berlin.
After the Olympics, Matthew went back to school and graduated from the University of Oregon in 1941. He has been inducted into the University of Oregon Hall of Fame and the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame for his impressive achievements as a sportsman while in the University.
He died on March 12, 2000 at the age of 85 due to problems with pneumonia, diabetes and kidney failure.
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