Alan Steppe
Former baseball great and civil rights crusader Jackie Robinson and his wife Rachel raised three children together. Listed below are their names:
Sharon Robinson: Sharon is Jackie Robinson’s eldest daughter. She was born on January 13, 1950, and has followed in her father’s footsteps as an author, educator, and advocate for social justice.
David Robinson: David is Jackie Robinson’s only son. He was born on September 22, 1952, and has worked in various fields, including as a musician and business executive.
Jackie Robinson Jr.: Jackie Jr. was the Robinsons’ youngest child. He was born on November 18, 1956, but tragically died in a car accident on June 17, 1971, at the age of 24.
The Robinson family has continued Jackie Robinson’s legacy of fighting for civil rights and social justice. Through the Jackie Robinson Foundation, founded by Rachel Robinson in 1973, the family has provided educational and leadership opportunities to young people of color, honoring Jackie’s commitment to equality and empowering the next generation.
