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professional athletics. As the result of his courage and sacrifice, racial barriers in baseball and other sports have crumbled.

Resigning from the Dodgers in 1956, Jack again broke new ground with his acceptance of an executive position with the Chock Full O' Nuts Company.

His desire to succeed in business was no more powerful than his social concern. Thus, he became deeply involved in the civil rights struggle and maintained an ongoing crusade against injustice of any kind. In addition to his work with other civil rights organizations, he served as director on the National Board of the NAACP and as first vice president of People United to Serve Humanity (PUSH).

Mr. Robinson, active in national politics, was wed to no single party, but followed his deep convictions in supporting individuals who he believed had a genuine concern for his people. He was, for several years, associated with Governor Nelson Rockefeller.

Jack was a devoted husband and father. Whenever he was praised or honored, he unfailingly paid tribute to the loyalty, love, devotion and partnership of his widow, Rachel. He deeply loved his children and worked hard to give them all a father could wish to give. Recently, Mr. Robinson founded the Jackie Robinson Construction Firm, a bi-racial company designed to bring more blacks into urban building programs. The company is currently building over $20 million of residential apartments in black areas — and all members of the family and the company have committed themselves to fulfilling Mr. Robinson's dreams.

Jack died early October 23rd after months of courageously battling failing health. In life as well as in death, he was highly praised by people in all walks of life. His greatest pride, however, was in the acclaim of the simple, humble people of all races, for whom he will always be a hero. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Rachel, a daughter, Sharon, son David, pre-deceased by a son, Jackie, Jr., sister, Willa Mae Walker, brothers, Mack Robinson and Edgar Robinson — and all of us.

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