Jackie Robinson - Wikipedia
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.
Jackie Robinson: Biography, Baseball Player, Activist
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...
Jackie Robinson | Biography, Statistics, Number, Facts ...
Dec 7, 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 ‑ Facts, Quotes & Stats - HISTORY
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.
Jackie Robinson | The Jackie Robinson Museum
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era.
Jackie Robinson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie ...
Positions: Second Baseman, Third Baseman and First Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 5-11, 195lb (180cm, 88kg) Born: January 31, 1919 in Cairo, GA. Inducted as Player in 1962. (Voted by BBWAA on 124/160 ballots) View Jackie Robinson's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free.
Jackie Robinson - Jackie Robinson Foundation
Jackie Robinson won the inaugural Rookie of the Year Award during the trailblazing 1947 season in which he batted .297, scored 125 runs, hit 12 home runs and 31 doubles and led the league with 29 stolen bases while helping the Brooklyn Dodgers to the World Series.
Robinson, Jackie - Baseball Hall of Fame
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.
Jackie Robinson: His Life and Career in Pictures - HISTORY
Apr 30, 2022 · When Jackie Robinson started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, he not only integrated Major League Baseball. He was signaling to the nation—on one of its biggest...
Remembering Jackie - Baseball Hall of Fame
Jackie Robinson burst onto the scene in 1947, breaking baseball's color barrier and bringing the Negro Leagues’ electrifying style of play to the majors. He quickly became baseball’s top drawing card and a symbol of hope to millions of Americans.