Question of the Day: Jackie Robinson and College Football

Jackie Robinson became the first athlete in UCLA history to letter in four sports: football, basketball, track and field, and baseball. His athletic versatility was remarkable even before he became a civil rights icon.

Robinson led the nation in punt return average as a football player and was a standout basketball scorer. Track showcased his speed, and baseball—though perhaps his fourth-best sport at UCLA—ultimately became his path to history. The Dodgers signed him knowing his athletic gifts transcended any single sport.