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[ "In Sanford , Florida , the police chief said he would cancel games if Robinson and Wright did not stop training there . Because of this , Robinson was sent back to Daytona Beach .", "In Sanford , Florida , the police chief threatened to cancel games if Robinson and Wright did not cease training activities there ; as a result , Robinson was sent back to Daytona Beach ." ]
[ "While there , Robinson met an ex-player for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro American League . The player encouraged Robinson to write the Monarchs and ask for a tryout .", "While there , Robinson met an ex-player for the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro American League , who encouraged Robinson to write the Monarchs and ask for a tryout ." ]
[ "In the end , more than 200 players wore number 42 , including everyone on the Los Angeles Dodgers , New York Mets , Houston Astros , Philadelphia Phillies , St. Louis Cardinals , Milwaukee Brewers , and Pittsburgh Pirates .", "Ultimately , more than 200 players wore number 42 , including the entire rosters of the Los Angeles Dodgers , New York Mets , Houston Astros , Philadelphia Phillies , St. Louis Cardinals , Milwaukee Brewers , and Pittsburgh Pirates ." ]
[ "Some Dodger players implied they would sit out rather than play alongside Robinson .", "Some Dodger players insinuated they would sit out rather than play alongside Robinson ." ]
[ "On Sisler 's advice , Robinson spent hours at a batting tee , learning to hit the ball to right field .", "At Sisler 's suggestion , Robinson spent hours at a batting tee , learning to hit the ball to right field ." ]
[ "None of the steals of home were double steals ( in which a player stealing home is helped by a player stealing another base at the same time ) .", "None of the latter were double steals ( in which a player stealing home is assisted by a player stealing another base at the same time ) ." ]
[ "Even with the stands limited to management , Robinson was subjected to racial comments .", "Even with the stands limited to management , Robinson was subjected to racial epithets ." ]
[ "After Robinson 's death , his widow founded the Jackie Robinson Foundation , of which she remains an officer as of 2010 .", "After Robinson 's death , his widow founded the Jackie Robinson Foundation , of which she remains an officer as of 2009 ." ]
[ "Robinson received a two-year suspended sentence . The incident â `` along with other possible run-ins between Robinson and police â `` gave Robinson a reputation for getting upset in the face of racial problems .", "Robinson received a two-year suspended sentence , but the incident â `` along with other rumored run-ins between Robinson and police â `` gave Robinson a reputation for combativeness in the face of racial antagonism ." ]
[ "He was the first black man to openly play in the major leagues since the 1880s . He had a big role in bringing an end to racial segregation in professional baseball .", "As the first black man to play in the major leagues since the 1880s , he was instrumental in bringing an end to racial segregation in professional baseball , which had relegated black players to the Negro leagues for six decades ." ]
[ "Robinson was also taunted by opposing teams .", "Robinson was also derided by opposing teams ." ]
[ "Jewish baseball star Hank Greenberg , who had to deal with racial slurs during his career , also encouraged Robinson .", "Jewish baseball star Hank Greenberg , who had to deal with racial epithets during his career , also encouraged Robinson ." ]
[ "Despite the success of these two Robinsons and other black players , the number of African-American players in Major League Baseball has gone down since the 1970s .", "Despite the success of these two Robinsons and other black players , the number of African-American players in Major League Baseball has declined since the 1970s ." ]
[ "Robinson 's Hollywood acting , however , did not sit well with Dodgers co-owner Walter O'Malley . He called Robinson `` Rickey 's prima donna '' .", "Robinson 's Hollywood exploits , however , did not sit well with Dodgers co-owner Walter O'Malley , who referred to Robinson as `` Rickey 's prima donna '' ." ]
[ "In a famous three-hour discussion on August 28 , 1945 , Rickey asked Robinson if he could face the racial hatred without reacting angrily . This was a worry because of Robinson 's past arguments with law enforcement officials at PJC and in the military .", "In a famous three-hour exchange on August 28 , 1945 , Rickey asked Robinson if he could face the racial animus without taking the bait and reacting angrily â `` a concern given Robinson 's prior arguments with law enforcement officials at PJC and in the military ." ]
[ "As a result , Robinson joined a neighborhood gang . However , his friend Carl Anderson made him leave it .", "As a result , Robinson joined a neighborhood gang , but his friend Carl Anderson persuaded him to abandon it ." ]
[ "The Robinson family lived on a plot with two small houses at 121 Pepper Street in Pasadena .", "The extended Robinson family established itself on a residential plot containing two small houses at 121 Pepper Street in Pasadena ." ]
[ "Robinson 's breaking of the baseball color line and his professional success symbolized these bigger changes and showed that the fight for equality was more than simply a political matter .", "Robinson 's breaking of the baseball color line and his professional success symbolized these broader changes and demonstrated that the fight for equality was more than simply a political matter ." ]
[ "After the season , Robinson was traded by the Dodgers to the arch-rival New York Giants for Dick Littlefield and $ 35,000 cash .", "After the season , Robinson was traded by the Dodgers to the arch-rival New York Giants for Dick Littlefield and $ 35,000 cash ( equal to $ today ) ." ]
[ "In the fall of 1946 , following the baseball season , Robinson returned home to California and briefly played professional basketball for the Los Angeles Red Devils .", "In the fall of 1946 , following the baseball season , Robinson returned home to California and briefly played professional basketball for the short-lived Los Angeles Red Devils ." ]
[ "Robinson was not necessarily the best player in the Negro leagues . Black players Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson were upset when Robinson was selected first .", "Robinson was not necessarily the best player in the Negro leagues , and black talents Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson were upset when Robinson was selected first ." ]
[ "In addition to his improved batting average , Robinson stole 37 bases that season , was second place in the league for both doubles and triples , and had 124 runs batted in with 122 runs scored .", "In addition to his improved batting average , Robinson stole 37 bases that season , was second place in the league for both doubles and triples , and registered 124 runs batted in with 122 runs scored ." ]
[ "Before the 1951 season , O'Malley offered Robinson the job of manager of the Montreal Royals starting at the end of Robinson 's playing career .", "Before the 1951 season , O'Malley reportedly offered Robinson the job of manager of the Montreal Royals , effective at the end of Robinson 's playing career ." ]
[ "After a short season , Robinson returned to California in December 1941 . There he tried for a career as running back for the Los Angeles Bulldogs of the Pacific Coast Football League .", "After a short season , Robinson returned to California in December 1941 to pursue a career as running back for the Los Angeles Bulldogs of the Pacific Coast Football League ." ]
[ "After colliding with Robinson at first base on one occasion , Greenberg whispered a few words into Robinson 's ear . Robinson later said they were `` words of encouragement . ''", "After colliding with Robinson at first base on one occasion , Greenberg whispered a few words into Robinson 's ear , which Robinson later characterized as `` words of encouragement . ''" ]
[ "The Dodgers moved into first place in the National League in late August 1948 for a short time , but they finished third at the end of the season . The Braves went on to win the league title and lose to the Cleveland Indians in the World Series .", "The Dodgers briefly moved into first place in the National League in late August 1948 , but they ultimately finished third as the Braves went on to win the league title and lose to the Cleveland Indians in the World Series ." ]
[ "He played well for the Monarchs , but Robinson was upset with the experience .", "Although he played well for the Monarchs , Robinson was frustrated with the experience ." ]
[ "Seeing that Robinson was good at sports , his older brothers Mack ( himself a good athlete and silver medal winner at the 1936 Summer Olympics ) and Frank inspired Jackie to follow his interest in sports .", "Recognizing his athletic talents , Robinson 's older brothers Mack ( himself an accomplished athlete and silver medalist at the 1936 Summer Olympics ) and Frank inspired Jackie to pursue his interest in sports ." ]
[ "Since Robinson had sold exclusive rights to any retirement story to Look magazine two years before . His retirement decision was revealed through the magazine , instead of through the Dodgers organization .", "Since Robinson had sold exclusive rights to any retirement story to Look magazine two years previously , his retirement decision was revealed through the magazine , instead of through the Dodgers organization ." ]
[ "Since the Dodgers team did not own a spring training complex , the schedule was controlled by the towns in the area . Some of these towns did not allow any event involving Robinson or Johnny Wright , another black player whom Rickey had signed to the Dodgers in January .", "Since the Dodgers organization did not own a spring training facility ( the Dodger-controlled spring training compound in Vero Beach known as `` Dodgertown '' did not open until spring 1948 ) , scheduling was subject to the whim of area localities , several of which turned down any event involving Robinson or Johnny Wright , another black player whom Rickey had signed to the Dodgers ' organization in January ." ]
[ "Robinson 's career is generally considered to mark the beginning of the postâ `` `` long ball '' era in baseball , in which a need for power-hitting was replaced with balanced offensive strategies that used footspeed to create runs through baserunning .", "Robinson 's career is generally considered to mark the beginning of the postâ `` `` long ball '' era in baseball , in which a reliance on raw power-hitting gave way to balanced offensive strategies that used footspeed to create runs through aggressive baserunning ." ]
[ "That year , the Dodgers won the National League pennant , but lost in five games to the New York Yankees in the 1949 World Series .", "Ultimately , the Dodgers won the National League pennant , but lost in five games to the New York Yankees in the 1949 World Series ." ]
[ "After Stanky was traded to the Boston Braves in March 1948 , Robinson took over second base . There he had a .980 fielding percentage for year ( second in the National League at the position behind Stanky ) .", "Following Stanky 's trade to the Boston Braves in March 1948 , Robinson took over second base , where he logged a .980 fielding percentage that year ( second in the National League at the position , fractionally behind Stanky ) ." ]
[ "An event at PJC shown Robinson 's impatience with people he felt were racist . This character trait that would come up several times in his life .", "An incident at PJC illustrated Robinson 's impatience with authority figures he perceived as racist â `` a character trait that would resurface repeatedly in his life ." ]
[ "Robinson then took an offer from his old friend and pastor Rev. Karl Downs to be the athletic director at Sam Huston College in Austin . The school was part of the Southwestern Athletic Conference at the time .", "Robinson then accepted an offer from his old friend and pastor Rev. Karl Downs to be the athletic director at Sam Huston College in Austin , then of the Southwestern Athletic Conference ." ]
[ "Over ten seasons , he played in six World Series and helped in the Dodgers ' 1955 World Championship .", "Over ten seasons , he played in six World Series and contributed to the Dodgers ' 1955 World Championship ." ]
[ "He also played in the 1945 Negro League All-Star Game ( where he had no hits in five at-bats ) .", "He also appeared in the 1945 Negro League All-Star Game , going hitless in five at-bats ." ]
[ "Larry Doby ( who broke the color barrier in the American League on July 5 , 1947 ) and Satchel Paige played for the Cleveland Indians . The Dodgers had three other black players besides Robinson .", "Larry Doby ( who broke the color barrier in the American League on July 5 , 1947 ) and Satchel Paige played for the Cleveland Indians , and the Dodgers had three other black players besides Robinson ." ]
[ "On January 25 , 1938 , he was arrested after he argued again his black friend being taken away by police .", "On January 25 , 1938 , he was arrested after vocally disputing the detention of a black friend by police ." ]
[ "Robinson became the target of rough physical play by opponents ( particularly the Cardinals ) .", "Robinson nonetheless became the target of rough physical play by opponents ( particularly the Cardinals ) ." ]
[ "Although his former unit , the 761st Tank Battalion , became the first black tank unit to see combat in World War II , Robinson 's court-martial stopped him from going with them . He never saw fighting action in the war .", "Although his former unit , the 761st Tank Battalion , became the first black tank unit to see combat in World War II , Robinson 's court-martial proceedings prohibited him from being deployed overseas , thus he never saw combat action ." ]
[ "City Island Ballpark in Daytona Beach , Florida â `` the baseball field that became the Dodgers ' spring training site in 1947 â `` was renamed Jackie Robinson Ballpark in 1989 .", "City Island Ballpark in Daytona Beach , Florida â `` the baseball field that became the Dodgers ' de facto spring training site in 1947 â `` was renamed Jackie Robinson Ballpark in 1989 ." ]
[ "Robinson 's being there upset people in racially sensitive Florida .", "Robinson 's presence was controversial in racially charged Florida ." ]
[ ", reached number 13 on the charts . Count Basie recorded a famous version .", ", reached number 13 on the charts ; Count Basie recorded a famous version ." ]
[ "He was selected for six consecutive All-Star Games from 1949 to 1954 . Robinson received the first MLB Rookie of the Year Award in 1947 .", "He was selected for six consecutive All-Star Games from 1949 to 1954 , was the recipient of the inaugural MLB Rookie of the Year Award in 1947 , and won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1949 â `` the first black player so honored ." ]
[ "Robinson was born on January 31 , 1919 . His family were sharecroppers in Cairo , Georgia .", "Robinson was born on January 31 , 1919 , into a family of sharecroppers in Cairo , Georgia , during a Spanish flu and smallpox epidemic ." ]
[ "In 1964 , he helped start , with Harlem businessman Dunbar McLaurin , Freedom National Bank â `` an African-American-owned and operated bank based in Harlem .", "In 1964 , he helped found , with Harlem businessman Dunbar McLaurin , Freedom National Bank â `` a black-owned and operated commercial bank based in Harlem ." ]
[ "Baseball writer Bill James , in the The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract , ranked Robinson as the 32nd greatest player of all time based on his performance on the field . James noted that Robinson was one of the top players in the league throughout his career .", "Baseball writer Bill James , in The New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract , ranked Robinson as the 32nd greatest player of all time strictly on the basis of his performance on the field , noting that he was one of the top players in the league throughout his career ." ]
[ "The city 's Human Services Department owns the Jackie Robinson Center , a community outreach center that provides early diabetes detection and other services .", "The city 's Human Services Department operates the Jackie Robinson Center , a community outreach center that provides early diabetes detection and other services ." ]
[ "Robinson Jr. eventually completed the treatment program at Daytop Village in Seymour , Connecticut . He became a counselor at the institution .", "Robinson Jr. eventually completed the treatment program at Daytop Village in Seymour , Connecticut , and became a counselor at the institution ." ]
[ "Robinson 's funeral service on October 27 , 1972 , at New York City 's Riverside Church had 2,500 people come .", "Robinson 's funeral service on October 27 , 1972 , at New York City 's Riverside Church attracted 2,500 admirers ." ]
[ "Any intentional walks issued to Robinson before that year would be listed in the walk ( BB ) category .", "Any intentional walks issued to Robinson before that year would be reflected in the walk ( BB ) category ." ]
[ "Brookside Park , located next to the Rose Bowl , has a baseball field and stadium named Jackie Robinson Field .", "Brookside Park , situated next to the Rose Bowl , features a baseball diamond and stadium named Jackie Robinson Field ." ]
[ "Even though it would be his future career , baseball was Robinson 's `` worst sport '' at UCLA . He hit .097 in his only season , although in his first game he went 4-for-4 and twice stole home .", "Belying his future career , baseball was Robinson 's `` worst sport '' at UCLA ; he hit .097 in his only season , although in his first game he went 4-for-4 and twice stole home ." ]
[ "Although he often faced hatred while on road trips ( the Royals were forced to cancel a Southern tour , for example ) , the Montreal fans supported Robinson .", "Although he often faced hostility while on road trips ( the Royals were forced to cancel a Southern exhibition tour , for example ) , the Montreal fan base enthusiastically supported Robinson ." ]
[ "Rickey was especially interested in making sure his eventual hire could put up with the racial abuse that he would receive .", "Rickey was especially interested in making sure his eventual signee could withstand the inevitable racial abuse that would be directed at him ." ]
[ "Sportswriter Dick Young , whom Robinson called a `` bigot '' , said , `` If there was one flaw in Jackie , it was the common one .", "Sportswriter Dick Young , whom Robinson had described as a `` bigot '' , said , `` If there was one flaw in Jackie , it was the common one ." ]
[ "On April 15 , 2008 , she announced that in 2010 the foundation will be opening a museum about Jackie in Lower Manhattan .", "On April 15 , 2008 , she announced that in 2010 the foundation will be opening a museum devoted to Jackie in Lower Manhattan ." ]
[ "President Ronald Reagan awarded Robinson the Presidential Medal of Freedom on March 26 , 1984 after Robinson 's death . On March 2 , 2005 , President George W. Bush gave Robinson 's widow the Congressional Gold Medal , the highest civilian award bestowed by Congress .", "President Ronald Reagan posthumously awarded Robinson the Presidential Medal of Freedom on March 26 , 1984 , and on March 2 , 2005 , President George W. Bush gave Robinson 's widow the Congressional Gold Medal , the highest civilian award bestowed by Congress ; Robinson was only the second baseball player to receive the award , after Roberto Clemente ." ]
[ "In 1935 , Robinson graduated from Washington Junior High School . He then entered Muir Tech ( now called John Muir High School ) .", "In 1935 , Robinson graduated from Washington Junior High School and enrolled at John Muir High School ( Muir Tech ) ." ]
[ "After receiving his commission , Robinson was moved to Fort Hood , Texas . There he joined the 761st `` Black Panthers '' Tank Battalion .", "After receiving his commission , Robinson was reassigned to Fort Hood , Texas , where he joined the 761st `` Black Panthers '' Tank Battalion ." ]
[ "On October 23 , it was announced that Robinson would be assigned to the Royals for the 1946 season .", "On October 23 , it was publicly announced that Robinson would be assigned to the Royals for the 1946 season ." ]
[ "Jack Roosevelt `` Jackie '' Robinson ( January 31 , 1919 â `` October 24 , 1972 ) was the first African-American Major League Baseball ( MLB ) player of the modern times .", "Jack Roosevelt `` Jackie '' Robinson ( January 31 , 1919 â `` October 24 , 1972 ) was the first black Major League Baseball ( MLB ) player of the modern era ." ]
[ "Robinson has also been honored by the United States Postal Service on three different postage stamps , in 1982 , 1999 , and 2000 .", "Robinson has also been honored by the United States Postal Service on three separate postage stamps , in 1982 , 1999 , and 2000 ." ]
[ "Black fans began coming to see the Dodgers when they came to town , ignoring their Negro league teams .", "Black fans began flocking to see the Dodgers when they came to town , abandoning their Negro league teams ." ]
[ "Robinson always considered his business career as advancing the cause of African-Americans in business .", "Robinson always considered his business career as advancing the cause of black people in commerce and industry ." ]
[ "Whether fans supported or opposed it , Robinson 's being on the field helped attendance . More than one million people went to games that Robinson played in in 1946 .", "Whether fans supported or opposed it , Robinson 's presence on the field was a boon to attendance ; more than one million people went to games involving Robinson in 1946 , an amazing figure by International League standards ." ]
[ "Robinson 's mother worked different odd jobs to support the family .", "Robinson 's mother worked various odd jobs to support the family ." ]
[ "In 1953 , Robinson had 109 runs , a .329 batting average , and 17 steals , . He led the Dodgers to another National League pennant ( and another World Series loss to the Yankees , this time in six games ) .", "In 1953 , Robinson had 109 runs , a .329 batting average , and 17 steals , leading the Dodgers to another National League pennant ( and another World Series loss to the Yankees , this time in six games ) ." ]
[ "Robinson 's performance soon improved .", "Robinson 's performance soon rebounded ." ]
[ "This was a magazine that focused on Negro sports issues . Contributions to the magazine included an article on golf course segregation by Robinson 's old friend Joe Louis .", "That year , he served as editor for Our Sports magazine , a periodical focusing on Negro sports issues ; contributions to the magazine included an article on golf course segregation by Robinson 's old friend Joe Louis ." ]
[ "While a big amount , this was less than Robinson made in the off-season . He had a vaudeville tour where he answered pre-set baseball questions , and a speaking tour of the South .", "In February 1948 , he signed a $ 12,500 contract ( equal to $ today ) with the Dodgers ; while a significant amount , this was less than Robinson made in the off-season from a vaudeville tour , where he answered pre-set baseball questions , and a speaking tour of the South ." ]
[ "In the spring semester of 1941 , against his mother 's and Isum 's doubts , Robinson left college before graduation .", "In the spring semester of 1941 , despite his mother 's and Isum 's reservations , Robinson left college just shy of graduation ." ]
[ "By that time , however , the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor had taken place . The attack made the United States enter World War II .", "By that time , however , the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor had taken place , drawing the United States into World War II and ending Robinson 's nascent football career ." ]
[ "Robinson went on to lead the International League that season with a .349 batting average and .985 fielding percentage , . He was named the league 's Most Valuable Player .", "Robinson proceeded to lead the International League that season with a .349 batting average and .985 fielding percentage , and he was named the league 's Most Valuable Player ." ]
[ "On April 15 , 1997 , Robinson 's jersey number , 42 , was retired by Major League Baseball .", "On April 15 , 1997 , Robinson 's jersey number , 42 , was retired throughout Major League Baseball , the first time any jersey number had been retired throughout one of the four major American sports leagues ." ]
[ "With the game Robinson became the first African-American to openly play for a minor league team and against a major league team since the baseball color line had been put in place in the 1880s .", "Robinson thus simultaneously became the first black player to openly play for a minor league team and against a major league team since the de facto baseball color line had been implemented in the 1880s ." ]
[ "O'Malley was quoted in the Montreal Standard as saying , `` Jackie told me that he would be both delighted and honored to tackle this managerial post . '' But , reports differed as to whether a position was ever formally offered .", "O'Malley was quoted in the Montreal Standard as saying , `` Jackie told me that he would be both delighted and honored to tackle this managerial post '' â `` although reports differed as to whether a position was ever formally offered ." ]
[ "He scored more than 100 runs in six of his ten seasons ( averaging more than 110 runs from 1947 to 1953 ) , had a .311 career batting average , a .409 career on-base percentage , a .474 slugging percentage , and had more walks than strikeouts ( 740 to 291 ) .", "He scored more than 100 runs in six of his ten seasons ( averaging more than 110 runs from 1947 to 1953 ) , had a .311 career batting average , a .409 career on-base percentage , a .474 slugging percentage , and substantially more walks than strikeouts ( 740 to 291 ) ." ]
[ "The New York Public School system has named a middle school after Robinson . Dorsey High School plays at a Los Angeles football stadium named after him .", "The New York Public School system has named a middle school after Robinson , and Dorsey High School plays at a Los Angeles football stadium named after him ." ]
[ "He was not stopped , however , from talking about racial issues publicly .", "He was not dissuaded , however , from addressing racial issues publicly ." ]
[ "In honor of his achievements on and off the field , Robinson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal after his death .", "In recognition of his achievements on and off the field , Robinson was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal ." ]
[ "Robinson was among the 25 first members of UCLAâ s Athletics Hall of Fame in 1984 .", "Robinson was among the 25 charter members of UCLAâ s Athletics Hall of Fame in 1984 ." ]
[ "On April 22 , 1947 , during a game between the Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies , Phillies players called Robinson a `` nigger '' from their dugout . They yelled that he should `` go back to the cotton fields '' .", "On April 22 , 1947 , during a game between the Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies , Phillies players called Robinson a `` nigger '' from their dugout and yelled that he should `` go back to the cotton fields '' ." ]
[ "Robinson was also known for his activities outside of baseball .", "Robinson was also known for his pursuits outside the baseball diamond ." ]
[ "While playing football at PJC , Robinson fractured his ankle . Issues from this would later delay his deployment status while in the military .", "While playing football at PJC , Robinson suffered a fractured ankle , complications from which would eventually delay his deployment status while in the military ." ]
[ "The trade , however , was never completed . Unbeknownst to the Dodgers , Robinson had already agreed with the president of Chock full o ` Nuts to quit baseball and become an executive with the company .", "The trade , however , was never completed ; unbeknownst to the Dodgers , Robinson had already agreed with the president of Chock full o ` Nuts to quit baseball and become an executive with the company ." ]
[ "Robinson showed both hitting ability and speed which was part of the new era .", "Robinson exhibited the combination of hitting ability and speed which exemplified the new era ." ]
[ "Robinson made his final public appearance on October 15 , 1972 . He threw the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the World Series .", "He made his final public appearance on October 15 , 1972 , throwing the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the World Series ." ]
[ "The following year , six days before the start of the 1947 season , the Dodgers brought Robinson up to the major leagues .", "The following year , six days before the start of the 1947 season , the Dodgers called Robinson up to the major leagues ." ]
[ "The year saw the release of a film biography of Robinson 's life , The Jackie Robinson Story . Robinson played himself in the film and actress Ruby Dee played Rachael `` Rae '' ( Isum ) Robinson .", "The year saw the release of a film biography of Robinson 's life , The Jackie Robinson Story , in which Robinson played himself , and actress Ruby Dee played Rachael `` Rae '' ( Isum ) Robinson ." ]
[ "During the season , Robinson tried for a possible major league interest .", "During the season , Robinson pursued potential major league interest ." ]
[ "He lost the weight during training camp , but dieting left him weak while hitting .", "He lost the weight during training camp , but dieting left him weak at the plate ." ]
[ "National League President Ford Frick and Baseball Commissioner Happy Chandler said that any striking players would be suspended .", "After the threat , National League President Ford Frick and Baseball Commissioner Happy Chandler let it be known that any striking players would be suspended ." ]
[ "The teaching helped Robinson raise his batting average from .296 in 1948 to .342 in 1949 .", "The tutelage helped Robinson raise his batting average from .296 in 1948 to .342 in 1949 ." ]
[ "While a senior at UCLA , Robinson met his future wife , Rachel Isum . She was a UCLA freshman who knew Robinson 's sports career at PJC .", "While a senior at UCLA , Robinson met his future wife , Rachel Isum , a UCLA freshman who was familiar with Robinson 's athletic career at PJC ." ]
[ "By the time of the court-martial in August 1944 , the charges against Robinson had been reduced to two counts of insubordination ( going against someone in charge of him ) during questioning .", "By the time of the court-martial in August 1944 , the charges against Robinson had been reduced to two counts of insubordination during questioning ." ]
[ "That September , he signed with Chet Brewer 's Kansas City Royals . This was a post-season barnstorming team in the California Winter League .", "That September , he signed with Chet Brewer 's Kansas City Royals , a post-season barnstorming team in the California Winter League ." ]
[ "After protests by boxing champion Joe Louis ( then stationed at Fort Riley ) and the help of Truman Gibson ( then an assistant civilian aide to the Secretary of War ) , the men were accepted into OCS .", "After protests by heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis ( then stationed at Fort Riley ) and the help of Truman Gibson ( then an assistant civilian aide to the Secretary of War ) , the men were accepted into OCS ." ]
[ "Later that year , after he complained about a lot of physical problems , his doctors diagnosed Robinson with diabetes . This disease had also affected his brothers .", "Later that year , after he complained of numerous physical ailments , his doctors diagnosed Robinson with diabetes , a disease that also affected his brothers ." ]