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No, there were many more before him. The second African American to play in MLB in the modern era was Larry Doby of the Cleveland Indians whose first game was July 5, 1947. Jackie Robinson's first MLB game was April 15, 1947.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoNo, that honor goes to Jackie Robinson. On April 15, 1947 Robinson became the first black player of Baseball's modern era (blacks did play in the 1800's).
Hammerin' Hank Aaron's rookie season was 1954.
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∙ 15y agoNo, Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play baseball. His jersey # was 42 and nobody in baseball is allowed to wear 42 anymore.
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∙ 11y agoNo, Jackie Robinson was the first.
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Where did Hank Aaron work before he played baseball?
he was unemployed
What did Hank Aaron like?
baseball
Did Hank Aaron sign his baseballs as Henry Aaron?
Did Hank Aaron ever sign baseball Henry Aaron?
What are facts about Hank Aaron?
He was the first black to break Babe Ruth`s Home Run record!
What did Hank Aaron do in college?
Hank Aaron never attended college. During his junior year of high school, he joined a negro baseball league team.
Was Hank Aaron the first black baseball playor?
No although he may be the most famous -Cooperstown
What is important about Hank Aaron?
he was the first black man to have a record in baseball. He has the home run record at 755!
Hank aaron?
Hank Aaron was a Major League Baseball right fielder from 1954 through 1976 with Atlanta Braves. He was affectionately known as "Hammer.
Baseball players beginning with A?
First Name or Last Name? First Name Aaron Judge Last Name Ronald Acuna Jr. Hank Aaron.
Does Hank Aaron still play baseball in 2008?
No. Hank Aaron retired from baseball in 1976.
Where did Hank Aaron work before he played baseball?
he was unemployed
What color is Hank Aaron?
Hank Aaron is black. He is of African American ancestry.
Is Hank Aaron a boy?
No. Hank Aaron is a retired Major League Baseball hall of famer.
What is hank's Aaron talent?
Baseball
What did Hank Aaron like?
baseball
When did Hank Aaron get inducted to the hall of fame?
Hank Aaron was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.
What famous people have the last name of Aaron?
· Hank Aaron (baseball)
