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- He was selected off of a list by Branch Rickey
- Interviewed by Branch Rickey
- On April 15,1945; signed a contract with Branch Rickey officially making him a MLB player. (The first black one too)
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What did major league baseball do to Jackie Robinson number?
retired it
What stadium is named after Jackie Robinson the famous baseball player?
The home of the UCLA Bruins baseball team is known as Jackie Robinson Stadium. There is also a Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, Florida that is the home of the Daytona Cubs of the Florida State League.
Who was the first African American player to join major league baseball?
Jackie Robinson
How long has Jackie Robinson played baseball?
His first major-league game was on April 15, 1947 as the Brooklyn Dodgers played the Boston Braves at Ebbets Field. Robinson went 0-for-4 but scored the go-ahead run in Brooklyn's 5-3 victory. April 15 has become "Jackie Robinson Day" in Major League Baseball and every player wears Robinson's No. 42 during their games.
Who was the first player to break Major League Baseball's color barrier?
Jackie Robinson was the first player to break the Major League Baseball "Color Barrier". He broke the barrier wearing the number 42 which is now retired for all of Major League Baseball. The only player left wearing it is Marino Rivera of the New York Yankees. Jackie Robinson broke the barrier with The Brooklyn (now L.A.) Dodgers
What Is Jackie Robinson Known Best For?
Jackie Robinson is best known for breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
What did Jackie Robinson do for the US?
Jackie Robinson is most known for being the first African American baseball player in major league baseball. Jackie Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
In what line of work was Jackie Robinson?
Jackie Robinson was the first African-American major league baseball player.
What did Jackie Robinson do that no one else did?
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play major league baseball.
Who you Jackie Robinson?
Jackie Robinson was the first African American baseball player who became the first black player in the major league of baseball
What was Jackie Robinson career?
He was a Major League Baseball player.
Who was the first black Major League Baseball?
Jackie Robinson
What did major league baseball do to Jackie Robinson number?
retired it
What was Jackie Robinson's interests?
Jackie Robinsonwas interested in join the Major League Baseball
Where did Jackie Robinson work at?
Jackie Robinson was a major league baseball player. He was also a assistant athletic director before starting his baseball career.
How did satchel Paige lay the groundwork for Jackie Robinson to become the first black major league baseball player?
he didnt
Was Jackie Robinson played baseball for the cincinnat?
If you are asking "did Jackie Robinson play baseball for the Cincinnati Reds" the answer is no. Robinson played his entire major league career with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
