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How old was Jackie Robinson when he died?

Early Life and Career of Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia. He was the youngest of five children and his parents were sharecroppers. When Robinson was just six months old, his father left the family, and his mother moved them to Pasadena, California. Robinson excelled in sports throughout his youth, particularly in football,…