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1922

She attended the Southern Branch of the University of California (now known as UCLA) 1from 920 to 1922.

1936

In addition to his academic success, he was on UCLA’s track and field team, and won a bronze medal in the 400-meter event in the 1936 Olympic games.

1937

James returned to UCLA in 1937 to earn his Masters degree in chemistry and physics.

1939

He was one of four African American players on UCLA’s 1939 football team, which was highly unusual and contrary to the traditions of the day.

1946

Two of his UCLA football teammates, Kenny Washington and Woody Strode, became the first to break the NFL color barrier in 1946 as players for the Los Angeles Rams.

1946 – Kenny Washington and Woody Strode play their first NFL game for the Los Angeles Rams

1947

On April 15, 1947, he solidified his place in history as the first African American player to step onto a MLB field, which had been segregated for over 50 years.

April 15, 1947 – Jackie puts on his first Dodgers baseball jersey, #42

1950

William C. Ackerman ’24 served as executive director of the Associated Students for 34 years, and had captured UCLA’s first NCAA championship in 1950 as the men’s tennis coach.

1961

Construction had gone over schedule and over budget, but the new facility, described as “modernistically clean-lined,” was a celebrated addition to the UCLA campus. It took years of planning, a $500,000 bond measure and almost four years of construction, but on April 3, 1961 UCLA’s new student union officially opened.

1981

1981 – UCLA opens its baseball park, Jackie Robinson Stadium

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