Army
Jackie joined the army, he was sent to Fort Riley, Kansas for Basic Training. After he was done with basic training, he was put into a cavalry outfit. On January of 1943, Jackie Robinson was made a second lieutenant.
College
Jackie went to John Muir Technical High and earned letters in football, basketball, baseball, and track. He was the university's first four-letter student when he went to UCLA. Even though he was asked by the university board to stay longer, and was even offered financial support, he went to college for two years because he had used up all his athletic eligibility.