Athletes & Sports · 21st Century
Jackie Robinson’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Jackie Robinson, Unknown
Who Was Jackie Robinson?
Jack Roosevelt Robinson was an American professional baseball player who was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the modern era. Robinson broke the color line when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. The Dodgers signing Robinson heralded the end of racial segregation in professional baseball, which had relegated black players to the Negro leagues since the 1880s.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Jackie Robinson's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Jackie Robinson died October 24, 1972. No credible sources document 'I have lived my truth' as his last words; this quote appears fabricated.
Sources
- other Robinson family accounts
- biography Biographies of Jackie Robinson
Legacy
Jackie Robinson's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Jackie Robinson’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Jackie Robinson die?
Jackie Robinson died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Jackie Robinson’s last words documented?
Jackie Robinson died October 24, 1972. No credible sources document 'I have lived my truth' as his last words; this quote appears fabricated.
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