Jackie Robinson in his Army uniform, c. 1944


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Jackie Robinson in his Army uniform, c. 1944

Date: c. 1944

Photo Credit: National Baseball Library (originally from New York World-Telegram)

Photographer: Unknown

Type: Black and White

Dimensions: 7.375" ? 9.5"

Description: Jackie Robinson poses in his Army uniform. Robinson was drafted in 1942 and served in the Army without seeing combat duty due to an ankle injury. He was honorably discharged in November, 1944.

Identifications: Jackie Robinson.

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