On Jackie Robinson day, players in the Major Leagues all wear the #42 on their jersey to honor a true hero and Baseball legend.
Jackie Robinson's MLB debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers came on April 15, 1947.
Jackie Robinson played for the Negro League, but on April 15, 1947, was called to play in the big leagues, making him the first black big league baseball player.
Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Baseball on April 15, 1947. At that time he became the first African American to play Major League Baseball.
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Since 2004 Jackie Robinson Day has been recognized annually in the MLB on April 15.
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.
Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson debuted in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National League (NL) on April 15, 1947. After a 10-year MLB career, he played his final game on September 30, 1956.
Jackie Robinson retired from baseball at age 37 on January 5, 1957
Jackie Robinson was the first black ballplayer in Major League Baseball, made his Major League debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.
If you are asking how many spectators came to watch Jackie Robinson's game as the first African American playing in major league baseball then the answer is 26,623 spectators. That date was April 15, 1947. Of course this was not the 'first' baseball game that Jackie played.
Robinson spent his entire MLB career, 1947-1956, with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Maybe you're getting Robinson confused with Roberto Clemente.
Jackie Robinson's first year in professional ball was 1946 when he played for the Montreal Royals, the Brooklyn Dodgers Triple-A minor league team. He played one year for Montreal and then played for the Dodgers between 1947-1956. He retired after the 1956 season.