Renaissance Man

Jackie Robinson, although famous for his skills in baseball and active role in civil rights, was not only interested in these two things. Robinson was in the Army for a short while as well as a decorated athlete at UCLA. Robinson played four sports while in college and ironically baseball was the one he excelled least in while being an all American football player, setting the national high jump record in track, and setting school records in basketball.

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