Jack Roosevelt Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972) was an American professional baseball player who became the first Black American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) …

May 1, 2025 · Jackie Robinson (1919–72) 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 …

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, …

Positions: Second Baseman, Third Baseman and First Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 5-11, 195lb (180cm, 88kg) Born: January 31, 1919 in Cairo, GA us. Hall of Fame: Inducted as …

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 …

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

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 …

Feb 18, 2025 · Jackie Robinson was a groundbreaking baseball player who made history as the first African American to break Major League Baseball's color barrier. He made his debut with …

On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson stepped onto the grass at Ebbets Field with number 42 on his back and the eyes of the world upon him. Before he took his first swing he’d already made …

The life of Jackie Robinson. The Man, Athlete, Activist & the legacy he leaves behind.