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Jackie Robinson's MLB debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers came on April 15, 1947.
Moses Fleetwood Walker debut game May 1, 1884 as the Catcher for the Toledo Blue Stockings versus the Louisville. This is the official debut of an African American in baseball. of madern day it would be Jackie Robinson who first played in April 1945 for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
The Brooklyn Dodger great Jackie Robinson debuted in the Major Leagues on April 15, 1947. More than 25,000 people viewed the game at Ebbets Field.
His uniform number (42) was retired by Major League Baseball.
Yes, it opened the door to many Great Black players.
No, Ruth was deceased before Robinson made his Major League debut.
In 1947, Jackie Robinson integrated Major League Baseball. Owners segregated the sport 60 years earlier and blocked attempts to desegregate up until Robinson's debut. Robinson faced the vilest bigotry from fans and opponents alike. He did receive some encouragement from Hank Greenberg who experienced similar attacks on his Jewish heritage early in his career. Eventually, Commissioner Happy Chandler threatened to suspend any player that refused to take the field with Robinson. Additionally, Robinson's teammates began defending their fellow Dodger. Jackie Robinson went on to win the Rookie of the Year. His performance on the field began to change people's minds on race. In sports, the only color that matters is on the uniform. It is no coincidence that the Civil Rights Movement succeeded and changed minds after Robinson's debut.
April 15, 1997 was the 50th anniversary of his debut in MLB. He played his first MLB game on April 15, 1947.
On April 15, 1947 Robinson made his Major League debut, and he was 28 years old.
Jackie Robinson was the first black ballplayer in Major League Baseball, made his Major League debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.
April 15, 1947
Jackie Robinson was not traded from Montreal. The Montreal Royals were a farm team of the Brooklyn Dodgers. When Robinson signed with the Dodgers, he played his first season (1946) with the Royals. The Dodgers brought him up to the parent team in 1947 and he played with the Dodgers through the 1956 season.