Robert Robinson (basketball)
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Robert Jackson "Jackie" Robinson (born April 26, 1927) is a retired American
Baptist pastor and theologian and was a college basketball
player who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics
.
A native of Fort Worth, Robinson is a graduate of Baylor University
, Waco,Tex.; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth; and Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.
He did additional graduate study at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland; earned the doctor of theology degree from Southwestern Seminary; and was awarded an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Howard Payne College (Baptist), Brownwood, Tex. In all Dr. Robinson has earned doctorates from four different universities.
In athletic accomplishments, Robinson was an All-American basketball player, 1946–48, while at Baylor University. Awarded the Jack Dempsey outstanding athlete award in 1947, he won a gold medal as a outstanding guard on the 1948 Olympic basketball team in London. During the Olympics he was among a group of athletes who went to Buckingham Palace and were formerly presented to the King
, the Queen
and the then Queen Mother
. Subsequently the BBC
broadcast his recollections of the event which included informal meetings with the Princesses Margaret and Elizabeth and later an extended informal conversation with the King during which Robinson corrected the King's misapprehension as to the relative statures of California and Texas. A recording is still extant.
, a church of some 3,600 members, where the Southern Baptist Convention was organized in 1845.
Robinson extensively travelled abroad, he preached in over 80 countries and 5,000 churches, started English speaking Baptist churches in several European cities.
Robinson is retired living in Augusta Georgia with his wife Charlotte and dog "Berkley".
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Baptist pastor and theologian and was a college basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
.
A native of Fort Worth, Robinson is a graduate of Baylor University
Baylor University
Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
, Waco,Tex.; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth; and Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.
He did additional graduate study at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland; earned the doctor of theology degree from Southwestern Seminary; and was awarded an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Howard Payne College (Baptist), Brownwood, Tex. In all Dr. Robinson has earned doctorates from four different universities.
In athletic accomplishments, Robinson was an All-American basketball player, 1946–48, while at Baylor University. Awarded the Jack Dempsey outstanding athlete award in 1947, he won a gold medal as a outstanding guard on the 1948 Olympic basketball team in London. During the Olympics he was among a group of athletes who went to Buckingham Palace and were formerly presented to the King
George VI of the United Kingdom
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, the Queen
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was the queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952, after which she was known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, to avoid confusion with her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II...
and the then Queen Mother
Mary of Teck
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. Subsequently the BBC
BBC
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broadcast his recollections of the event which included informal meetings with the Princesses Margaret and Elizabeth and later an extended informal conversation with the King during which Robinson corrected the King's misapprehension as to the relative statures of California and Texas. A recording is still extant.
Career
Between 1953 and 1974, Robinson was minister of First Baptist Church of AugustaFirst Baptist Church (Augusta, Georgia)
First Baptist Church of Augusta is a Baptist church in Augusta, Georgia. The original location is now a historical site, and the church is currently located on Walton Way.- Baptists Praying Society :...
, a church of some 3,600 members, where the Southern Baptist Convention was organized in 1845.
Robinson extensively travelled abroad, he preached in over 80 countries and 5,000 churches, started English speaking Baptist churches in several European cities.
Robinson is retired living in Augusta Georgia with his wife Charlotte and dog "Berkley".