Jackie Robinson: The first Black Major League Baseball player
Jackie Robinson: The first Black Major League Baseball player
Learn about the life of baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson.
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Jackie Robinson
Why was Jackie Robinson so important?
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the United States during the 20th century.
What was Jackie Robinson’s early life like?
Jackie Robinson was raised in Pasadena, California. He was an outstanding athlete and excelled in football, basketball, track, and baseball.
What were Jackie Robinson’s achievements?
Jackie Robinson was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1947. He went on to lead the Brooklyn Dodgers to six league championships and one World Series victory. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
How did Jackie Robinson influence others?
Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day each April 15. On that day the number Robinson wore for the Brooklyn Dodgers, 42—retired from Major League Baseball in 1997—is “unretired” and worn by all players, coaches, and umpires in the games played that day.
Why was Jackie Robinson so important?
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the United States during the 20th century.
What was Jackie Robinson’s early life like?
Jackie Robinson was raised in Pasadena, California. He was an outstanding athlete and excelled in football, basketball, track, and baseball.
What were Jackie Robinson’s achievements?
Jackie Robinson was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1947. He went on to lead the Brooklyn Dodgers to six league championships and one World Series victory. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
How did Jackie Robinson influence others?
Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day each April 15. On that day the number Robinson wore for the Brooklyn Dodgers, 42—retired from Major League Baseball in 1997—is “unretired” and worn by all players, coaches, and umpires in the games played that day.