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Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson

FromHistorical Figures


Jackie Robinson

FromHistorical Figures

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Length:
66 minutes
Released:
May 30, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jackie Robinson was the first black man in America  to cross “the color line” and play baseball in the major leagues. But when he was in his early teens, Jackie joined a street gang and had numerous run-ins with the law. 
Released:
May 30, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (66)

Big Lives. Little-known Facts. Great, unknown stories hide inside history—every other Wednesday, we dig up what you don't know about the icons you do know. Hosts Carter and Vanessa bring history to life, telling unexpected anecdotes, describing the real personalities behind big names, and examining each individual’s lasting impact on the world. A reboot of Remarkable Lives. Tragic Deaths. (iTunes “Best Debuts of 2016”) Historical Figures is part of the Parcast Network and is a Cutler Media Production.