10 Questions
What sports did Jackie play while attending John Muir High School?
Football, basketball, baseball, and tennis
What position did Jackie play on the baseball team at John Muir High School?
Shortstop and catcher
Which team position did Jackie play in track and field during high school?
Long jumper
What records did Jackie break at Pasadena Junior College?
School long jump records
What position did Jackie play on the football team at Pasadena Junior College?
Quarterback and safety
What was the most challenging aspect of Jackie's time off the field when traveling with his teammates?
Staying in separate hotels
Why were some of Jackie's teammates unhappy about him joining the Dodgers?
They didn't want to play alongside an African American
What significant event occurred just six days before the start of the 1947 baseball season?
Jackie got the call to play for the Dodgers
Who among Jackie's teammates stood up for him when others expressed discontent?
Pee Wee Reese
What reason did Pee Wee Reese give for supporting Jackie?
'Color is not a reason to hate someone.'
Test your knowledge on Jackie Robinson's early sports career at John Muir High School and Pasadena Junior College. Learn about the different sports he excelled in and the positions he played.
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