The Roots of a Legend: Jackie Robinson’s Early Life in Cairo Georgia
Words: 628 1576Jackie Robinson a title that's with breaking racial barriers and pioneering integration in American sports was born in a small town that many might overlook when recounting his storied life. Robinson's journey began in Cairo Georgia on January 31 1919. This modest beginning in a town known more for its agricultural output than for producing groundbreaking athletes set the stage for a life that would significantly alter the course of American history. Cairo situated in the southern part of Georgia provided […]