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  1. Rachel Annetta Robinson (née Isum; born July 19, 1922) is an American former professor and registered nurse. She is the widow of professional baseball player Jackie Robinson . After her husband's death, she founded the Jackie Robinson Foundation .

  2. Jul 19, 2022 · Rachel Robinson, a former nurse, professor and civil rights activist, was born in 1922 and married Jackie Robinson in 1946. She received MLB's Historic Achievement Award in 2007 and was honored at the All-Star Game in 2022.

  3. Feb 27, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of Rachel Robinson, who supported her husband Jackie Robinson, the first Black player in Major League Baseball, and fought for racial justice. Listen to an interview with Yohuru Williams, co-author of the book “Call Him Jack.”

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  5. Rachel Robinson is a civil rights activist, nurse, professor, and the widow of Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. She founded the Jackie Robinson Foundation, which provides college scholarships and leadership training, and wrote a book about her husband's life.

  6. Learn about the life and achievements of Rachel Robinson, the wife of baseball legend Jackie Robinson and a pioneer in her own right. Explore her timeline from 1922 to 2022, from nursing to activism, from tragedy to triumph.

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  7. Feb 27, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of Rachel Robinson, who supported her husband Jackie in his historic baseball career and fought for racial justice. Listen to an interview with Yohuru Williams, co-author of the book “Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter.”

  8. Jul 20, 2022 · The widow of Jackie Robinson, who broke the major league color barrier in 1947, received a special tribute from MLB players and fans at Dodger Stadium. Mookie Betts led the celebration, Denzel Washington spoke and a video tribute was shown on the scoreboards.

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