You are eligible to vote in U.S. federal elections if: 1  You are a U.S. citizen. 2  You meet your stateâs residency requirements.  You are 18 years old. Some states allow 17-year-olds to vote in primaries and/or register to vote if they will be 18 before the general election.
Jackie Robinson Dies. Robinson's body, which had served him well as an athlete, failed early. Heart disease complications and diabetes weakened him and made him almost blind by middle age. On October 24, 1972, he died of a heart attack at home in Stamford, Connecticut, aged 53. Jackie Robinson is interred at Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY. His grave is located about half a mile south of the Jackie Robinson Parkway, which bisects the cemetery.
Jackie Robinson (January 31, 1919-October 24, 1972) was the first black athlete to play Major League Baseball in the 20th century, signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Throughout his decade-long career, Robinson distinguished himself as a talented player, with an impressive .311 career batting average.