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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.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Jackie-RobinsonJackie Robinson | Biography, Statistics, Number, Facts ...

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   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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4. www.biography.com › athletes › jackie-robinsonJackie Robinson: Biography, Baseball Player, Activist

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   Jun 16, 2023 · Learn about Jackie Robinson, the first Black athlete to play Major League Baseball and a civil rights leader. Explore his life, career, achievements, and legacy on Biography.com.

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6. www.history.com › topics › black-historyJackie Robinson - Facts, Quotes & Stats | HISTORY

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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.

7. www.baseball-reference.com › players › rJackie Robinson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie ...

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   Find comprehensive stats, biography, awards and achievements of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. Learn about his career, rookie status, Hall of Fame induction and more.

   • Birth Date: January 31, 1919

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   Did Jackie Robinson break the color barrier?

   • Jackie Robinson was an African American professional baseball player who broke Major Leagues Baseball’s infamous “ color barrier ” when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. Until that time, professional ballplayers of color suited up for teams only in the Negro Leagues.

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   Where can I find Jackie Robinson?

   • When he's not writing and researching his next story, you can find him at the nearest amusement park, catching the latest movie, or cheering on his favorite sports teams. Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947. Read facts about his stats, wife, death, Jackie Robinson Day, and more.

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   Was Jackie Robinson a black player?

   • 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. A baseball icon, his jersey number, 42, was retired across MLB in 1997.

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   What was Jackie Robinson's impact on baseball?

   • Jackie Robinson's pioneering legacy still resonates throughout the game of baseball today. “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives,” Jackie Robinson once said. The impact Robinson made on Major League Baseball is one that will be forever remembered.

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   Who was Jackie Robinson?

   • Learn about the life of baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson. Upon leaving the army, Robinson played professional baseball with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro American League, where he drew the attention of the president and general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Branch Rickey.

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   When did Jackie Robinson become a professional baseball player?

   • Jackie Robinson, 1946. Robinson led that league in batting average in 1946 and was brought up to play for Brooklyn in 1947. He was an immediate success on the field. Leading the National League (NL) in stolen bases, he received MLB’s inaugural Rookie of the Year award.

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   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.

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    Learn about the life and achievements of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball and a civil rights leader. Explore his early years, baseball career, awards, and legacy at the Jackie Robinson Museum.