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Who was the first African American professional baseball player in the American League?
Answer:Bud Fowler - 1878
Who was a african-american dallplayer who organized the national league?
No African-American player helped organize the National League. It was organized by a group of team owners, non of which were African-American.
When was All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Player of the Year Award created?
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Player of the Year Award was created in 1945.
Who was the first African American league basketball player?
Earl Lloyd.
First African American professional baseball player?
Moses Fleetwood Walker.
Who was the first black player in the American League?
Larry Doby of the Cleveland Indians was the first African American to play in the American League in 1947.
Who was Moses Fleetwood Walker?
He is credited as the first African-American professional baseball player.
Who was the first African American professional baseball player of the twentieth century?
Jackie Robinson.
Who was the first African American professional hockey player?
The first African American professional hockey player was Willie O'Ree for the Boston Bruins. He made his debut on January 18, 1958 Actually, Willie O'Ree was the first black player to sign an NHL contract and play in an NHL game, however, O'Ree is Canadian (not American). The first African American to play in the NHL was Val Edwin James from Ocala Florida. To be very specific, professional hockey is much bigger than the the National Hockey League. The NCAA distinguishes amateur and professionals by whether they receive any direct payment in exchange for playing a sport. By this definition, there were many black and African American professional hockey players before Willie O'Ree. From 1895-1925 there was an entire professional Colored Hockey League in the Canadian Maritimes.
Who was the first African American player to join major league baseball?
Jackie Robinson
Who was the first African American major league baseball player in 1947?
Jackie Robinson
First african american major league baseball player?
His name was Jakie Robinson
