Jackie Robinson Worksheet

Comprehension Questions

1. When was Jack Roosevelt Robinson born?

2. Who raised Robinson? Describe Robinsons childhood neighborhood.

3. What college did Robinson attend? What sports did he play while there?

4. Why was Robinsons army career curtailed (cut short)?

5. After the army, where did Robinson begin playing baseball?

6. Who contacted Robinson about joining the Brooklyn Dodgers?

7. What honor did Robinson earn after one season with the Dodgers? How old was
Robinson as a Rookie?

8. What athletic accolade did he earn in 1949?

9. What team accomplishments was Robinson a part of with the Dodgers?

10. How many years did Robinson play in the MLB?

11. What were Robinsons professional pursuits after baseball?

12. In what ways has Robinson ensured that his story is told?

13. When was Robinson inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?

14. When did Robinson die? What was one of his last athletic events?

15. What is significant about Robinsons number (42)?


Higher Level Thinking Skills

Why was Robinsons first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers so momentous for athletics? How
was his impact commemorated?

Supplemental Projects

1. Select one Robinson quote from the list. How does this quote connect to your life? How
do you plan to make this quote come to fruition in your own life?
2. Use the ongoing project list to select one of the project options.