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   77.5% (first ballot) 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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2. 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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   4 days ago · Jackie Robinson (born January 31, 1919, Cairo, Georgia, U.S.—died October 24, 1972, Stamford, Connecticut) was the first Black baseball player to play in the American major leagues during the 20th century. On April 15, 1947, Robinson broke the decades-old “color line” of Major League Baseball (MLB) when he appeared on the field for the ...

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

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   Oct 29, 2009 · Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia, to a family of sharecroppers. He was the youngest of five children. After his father abandoned the family in 1920, they moved to ...

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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, awards and legacy as a Hall of Famer.

7. baseballhall.org › remembering-jackieRemembering Jackie | Baseball Hall of Fame

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   Learn about Jackie Robinson's legacy, career and impact on baseball and society at the Hall of Fame. Explore his facts, awards, top moments and educational programs.

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   What team did Jackie Robinson play for?

   • On April 15, 1947, Robinson broke the decades-old “color line” of Major League Baseball (MLB) when he appeared on the field for the National League Brooklyn Dodgers. He played as an infielder and outfielder for the Dodgers from 1947 through 1956. Jackie Robinson with the Kansas City Monarchs, 1945.

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   When did Jackie Robinson Die?

   • On October 15, 1972, just nine days before his death, in his last public appearance, Robinson throws out the first pitch before Game Two of the 1972 World Series, and calls for Major League Baseball to hire a Black manager. - On April 15, 1997, Major League Baseball universally retires Jackie Robinson’s number 42 for every major league team.

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   Who is Jackie Robinson?

   • "Jackie Robinson, College Basketball Coach". Austin American-Statesman. Archived from the original on October 17, 2009. Retrieved April 8, 2009. ^ Vernon, John (2008). "Jim Crow, meet Lieutenant Robinson". Prologue Magazine. Vol. 40, no. 1. Retrieved January 20, 2019. ^ a b c d e f Tygiel, Jules (August–September 1984).

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   When did Jackie Robinson become a black player?

   • 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 have a decade-long Hall of Fame career despite repeated threats and abuse from fans and opponents.

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