There's many answers to this question, as racism in Baseball didn't magically disappear when the first black players joined MLB. However, Jackie Robinson is the one most people would consider the pioneer, as he was the first player to break the color barrier.
Jackie Robinson. I would say Satchel Paige in addition to Mr. Robinson.
African-american writers , African Americans and jazz , African american performers
he was the first African American to get a B.S. degree in meteorology
An outpouring of creative achievement by african american writers and artists.
a period of great achievement by African-American writers, artists and performers
He was the first African American to be the Harvard Law Review Editor.
a period of great achievement by African-American writers, artists and performers
Jackie Robinson was one of the famous African-American person to make baseball history
1947. Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play major league baseball
he was the first African American baseball player, stupids~ he broke the color code for baseball players he had sex with rachel isum and had three kids
Answer:Bud Fowler - 1878
Yes, Ryan Howard is an African American. He is a great baseball playing one, too.