Jackie Robinson Junior
1946–1971 (age 25)
Biography
Jackie Robinson Junior was born in 1946 and was the son of legendary baseball player and civil rights pioneer Jackie Robinson. Growing up in the shadow of his father's historic achievements, he navigated the unique challenges and expectations that came with being part of one of America's most important families.
Though his life was cut short in 1971, Jackie Robinson Junior's memory remains connected to his father's enduring legacy. He was laid to rest at Cypress Hills Cemetery, where he rests near his father. His life, though brief, was part of the Robinson family's significant place in American history and the ongoing struggle for equality and justice.