Jackie Robinson was an African American baseball player.
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Jackie Robinson.
He is credited as the first African-American professional baseball player.
Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was the first African American baseball player who became the first black player in the major league of baseball
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In 1962, Jackie Robinson became the first African American baseball player to be elected into the National Hall of Fame. He was also the very first African American player to play in the National Baseball league.
the dodgers called him to play with them.