His Family
Jackie had a mother, Mallie Robinson, a father, Jerry Robinson, three brothers, Matthew, Frank, and Edgar Robinson, and a sister, Willa Mae Robinson. Frank Robinson died on July 11, 1939. In honor of him, Jackie showed even more energy toward sports. Robinson would later get married to Rachel Isum and have three kids, Jackie Robinson Jr., Sharon Robinson, and David Robinson. Jackie got tremendous support from his wife and mother, and he often said that he couldn't have shattered the color barrier without them.