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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.
Jun 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.
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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...
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.
- January 31, 1919
Learn about Jackie Robinson, the first African-American player in the 20th century to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball. See his stats, stories, and legacy as a Hall of Famer and a civil rights activist.
Apr 16, 2024 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball marked the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport’s color barrier on Monday. Robinson started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, beginning the end of the racial segregation that had relegated Black players to the Negro Leagues for decades.
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