Jackie Robinson for sure, not sure about the other. Maybe Roberto Clemente?
Earl Lloyd became the first of three African-Americans to enter the NBA on October 31, 1950. He was a season opener for the Washington Capitals.
When the U.S. was segregated, MLB was segregated for partly the same reason, not allowing African-Americans to play and forcing them into the Negro Leagues.
being the first african-american in the major legues with the dodgers
Jackie Robinson was the first black baseball player of the 20th century, which broke the color line so that other African Americans could play in the MLB. Michael Jordan, possibly the best player in NBA history turned the game into a popular sport.
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the first african american in baseball history to play in MLB he played for Brooklyn Dodgers
Well, Jackie Robinson was the first African American in the MLB. Without him, African Americans may not be able to be part of the MLB- even today. He also inspired many African Americans to prove that they could do anything white people can.
How many times must this question be answered. Jackie Robinson was the first African American in the modern era to play Major League Baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers to start the 1947 season.
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played baseball for the Dodgers.
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Jackie Robinson
Because he was the 1st African American to play in the MLB (Major League Baseball)