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Mack Robinson (Matthew MacKenzie Robinson) was born on 18 July, 1914 in Cairo, Georgia, U.S., is a U.S. silver medal in the 1936 Olympics for athletics. Discover Mack Robinson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?

Popular As Matthew MacKenzie Robinson
Occupation miscellaneous
Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 18 July 1914
Birthday 18 July
Birthplace Cairo, Georgia, U.S.
Date of death 2000
Died Place Pasadena, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Mack Robinson Height, Weight & Measurements

At 88 years old, Mack Robinson height is 6 ft and Weight 170 lb.

Physical Status
Height 6 ft
Weight 170 lb
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Who Is Mack Robinson's Wife?

His wife is Delano Robinson (m. ?–2000)

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Wife Delano Robinson (m. ?–2000)
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Mack Robinson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mack Robinson worth at the age of 88 years old? Mack Robinson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Miscellaneous. He is from United States. We have estimated Mack Robinson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Miscellaneous

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1914

Matthew MacKenzie "Mack" Robinson (July 18, 1914 – March 12, 2000) was an American track and field athlete.

Mack was born in Cairo, Georgia, in 1914.

He and his siblings were left fatherless at an early age, leaving their mother, Mallie Robinson, as the sole support of the children.

She performed in a variety of manual labor tasks, and moved with her children to Pasadena, California, while the children were still young.

At the start of middle school Mack was diagnosed with a heart murmur that got worse with age, and was advised to only play non-contact sports.

He remained in town for school, and set national junior college records in the 100 meter, 200 meter, and long jump at Pasadena Junior College.

1936

He is best known for winning a silver medal in the 1936 Summer Olympics, where he broke the Olympic record in the 200 meters.

He was the older brother of Baseball Hall of Fame member Jackie Robinson.

He placed second in the 200 meters at the United States Olympic Trials in 1936, earning himself a place on the Olympic team.

He went on to win the silver medal at the Summer Olympics in Berlin, finishing 0.4 seconds behind Jesse Owens.

1941

Mack Robinson attended the University of Oregon, graduating in 1941.

With Oregon he won numerous titles in NCAA, AAU and Pacific Coast Conference track meets.

He has been honored as being one of the most distinguished graduates of the University of Oregon and is a member of the University of Oregon Hall of Fame and the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame.

1970

For a time in the early 1970s, Mack was a park director of Lemon Grove Park, a park in the East Hollywood part of the City of Los Angeles.

Later in life, he was known for leading the fight against street crime in his home town of Pasadena.

1997

The Pasadena Robinson Memorial, dedicated to both Matthew and Jackie, was dedicated in 1997.

The memorial statue of Jackie Robinson by sculptor Richard H. Ellis at UCLA Bruins baseball team's home Jackie Robinson Stadium, was installed by the efforts of Jackie's brother, Mack.

Several locations are named in honor of Matthew Robinson.

2000

In addition to the Pasadena Robinson Memorial, the stadium of Pasadena City College was dedicated to him in 2000.

That same year, the United States Postal Service approved naming the new post office in Pasadena the Matthew 'Mack' Robinson Post Office Building.

Robinson died of complications from diabetes, kidney failure, and pneumonia, on March 12, 2000, at a hospital in Pasadena, California; he was 85.

He is interred at Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, California.

2016

In 2016, the 1936 Olympic journey of the eighteen Black American athletes, including Robinson, was documented in the film Olympic Pride, American Prejudice.