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- 1. Part One Apr 11, 2016
- Jackie Robinson rises from humble origins to become a Major League Baseball player.
- 2. Part Two Apr 12, 2016
- Jackie Robinson uses his fame to speak against injustice; Robinson fights inequality and illness.
Jack Roosevelt Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972) was an American professional baseball player who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the modern era. Robinson broke the color line when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.
Jul 13, 2024 · Jackie Robinson was the first Black baseball player to play in the American major leagues during the 20th century. He famously broke the color line of Major League Baseball (MLB) when he appeared on the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.
Jackie Robinson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com. Positions: Second Baseman, Third Baseman and First Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 5-11 , 195lb (180cm, 88kg) Born: January 31, 1919 in Cairo, GA. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. MVP. Rookie of the Year. 7x All-Star.
Oct 29, 2009 · Jackie Robinson, the first Black athlete to play Major League Baseball, joined the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, a date now famous as Jackie Robinson Day.
Jun 16, 2023 · Baseball player Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier as its first Black athlete. The infielder made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, and went on to...
On April 15 each season, every team in the majors celebrates Jackie Robinson Day in honor of when he broke the color barrier in baseball, becoming the first African-American player in the 20th century to take the field in the American or National league.
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era.
Jackie Robinson left behind a lifetime of history. And he was making that history right up to the moment he passed away at the young age of 53. On Oct. 24, 1972, Robinson succumbed to the effects of heart disease and diabetes at his home in Stamford, Conn.
Apr 13, 2018 · Jackie Robinson’s Battles for Equality On and Off the Baseball Field. Best known for breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier, Robinson is also remembered for his poise and strength in...
Fall 1949 | Robinson bats .342 with 124 RBIs and 37 steals en route to National League MVP honors. 9/28/1955 | Robinson steals home in Game 1 of the 1955 World Series. Fall 1956 | Robinson announces his retirement and becomes a VP for Chock full o’Nuts.
