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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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...

  6. 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.

  7. On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era.

  8. Jul 30, 2010 · Jackie Robinson, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Friday, January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia. Robinson was 28 years old when he broke into the major leagues on April 15, 1947, with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Jackie Robinson stats, height, weight, career totals, schools, positions, and more historical research are in the Baseball Almanac.

  9. Jackie Robinson is perhaps the most historically significant baseball player ever, ranking with Babe Ruth in terms of his impact on the national pastime. Ruth changed the way baseball was played; Jackie Robinson changed the way Americans thought.

  10. 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...

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