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Q: Who was the first African American professional baseball player of the twentieth century?
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Who was the first African American to play professional baseball?

Jimmy Claxton


Who was Moses Fleetwood Walker?

He is credited as the first African-American professional baseball player.


Who was the first African American to manage professional baseball?

In MLB, that was Frank Robinson who was named player/manager of the Cleveland Indians in 1975.


What organizations are responsible for paving the way to wealth and professional success for many African Americans?

African American social institutions


Who were the first African American players for each Major League Baseball team?

Click on the 'African American Firsts in MLB' to find out who each team's first African American player was and other facts.