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What did major league baseball do to Jackie Robinson number?
retired it
What stadium is named after Jackie Robinson the famous baseball player?
The home of the UCLA Bruins baseball team is known as Jackie Robinson Stadium. There is also a Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, Florida that is the home of the Daytona Cubs of the Florida State League.
Who was the first African American player to join major league baseball?
Jackie Robinson
How long has Jackie Robinson played baseball?
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.
Who was the first player to break Major League Baseball's color barrier?
Jackie Robinson was the first player to break the Major League Baseball "Color Barrier". He broke the barrier wearing the number 42 which is now retired for all of Major League Baseball. The only player left wearing it is Marino Rivera of the New York Yankees. Jackie Robinson broke the barrier with The Brooklyn (now L.A.) Dodgers
