Own A Piece Of History: Jackie Robinson's Childhood Home For Sale

PASADENA, CA -- It may not look like much, but 123 Pepper Street in Pasadena is a slice of American history. It's where Dodger great Jackie Robinson grew up, and its spacious yard is where the baseball Hall of Famer learned to throw a baseball.

Long before Robinson broke racial barriers in national baseball, the Robinson family was fighting for equality much closer to home, Curbed Los Angeles reported. When the Robinsons moved into the all-white neighborhood in 1922, neighbors burned crosses on the front yard according to the PBS documentary Jackie Robinson, the PBS documentary.

The three bedroom, two bathroom home has an open floor plan and an enclosed patio and is just minutes from the Rose Bowl.

• Address: 123 Pepper St, Pasadena, California
• Price: $649,900
• Square Feet: 1198
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 2 Baths
• Built: 1977
• Features: Must see! Jackie Robinson's former house! This house is a contemporary home located in Historic, Northwest Pasadena location. This house has 3 beds and 2 baths, 1198 sqft living size. Open floor plan, large kitchen, A/C Energy efficient, copper plumbing, central heating and enclosed patio. The 12,245 square feet of land is great for expansion. Located on Cul-de-sac street, close to park, restaurants and stores. Minutes away to the Rose Bowl and old town Pasadena. **Lots of fruits trees** Virtual tour is available for this listing. Click and watch.

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