Jack Robinson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRobert Lloyd Jackson "Jack"•Robinson
Used nameJack•Robinson
Nick/petnamesJackie
Born26 April 1927 in Fort Worth, Texas (USA)
Died8 February 2022 in Augusta, Georgia (USA)
Measurements183 cm / 82 kg
AffiliationsBaylor Bears, Waco (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Jackie Robinson graduated from Baylor University in 1949 and, while there, made the 1948 Olympic team. As a point guard he led Baylor to the 1948 NCAA championship game, which they lost to Kentucky. He later became an ordained Baptist minister, which he made his life’s work, eventually settling in Augusta, Georgia. After graduating from Baylor University, Robinson studied at Southwestern Seminary, Temple University and the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and obtained a doctorate in theology. He was awarded honorary doctorate degrees from Baylor University, Howard Paine University, Augusta Law School, and Mercer University.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) USA Jack Robinson
Basketball, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold