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In 1947 Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Baseball and was the first African American to play Major League Baseball. A member of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson was the first African American to break a record in the Negro league and was one of the best African-American baseball players in history (even though in college, baseball had been his 'worst sport').
Robinson also won an NCAA Championship in the long jump at UCLA in 1940.
Jackie Robinson (1919-1972) was the first African-American player to integrate Major League Baseball in 1947, having already been an outstanding player in College Football before World War II.
Jackie Robinson faced people spitting on him, calling him names. As Sports Illustrated's Bill Nack wrote: "Robinson was the target of racial epithets and flying cleats, of hate letters and death threats, of pitchers throwing at his head and legs, and catchers spitting on his shoes."
Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson was an American baseball player who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball.
He was the first African-American baseball player to play in the major leagues.
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Which african american is famous for breaking into major league baseball?
Jackie Robinson
What was Jackie Robinson's middle name?
His full name was Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson.
Is rachel Robinson still alive today?
Rachel Robinson was born on July 19, 1922. She is the widow of the famous baseball player, Jackie Robinson.
Who are the main characters of the book Jackie Robinson An American dream?
Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey
First African American baseball player?
The first African American was Jakkie Robinson and he was awsome.
What famous thing did Jackie Robinson do?
baseball
What did Jackie Robinson do after he was famous?
became a baller
Jackie Robinson something important he said?
What famous quotes did Jackie Robinson say.
What famous alumni attended UCLA?
Jackie Robinson
What job made very Jackie Robinson famous?
baseball!
Does Jackie Robinson have any famous relatives?
no his relatives are the ingrams
What baseball player became a national hero?
Baseball player Jackie Robinson became a national hero. He was a famous baseball player.
Who helped Jackie Robinson become famous?
please answer it some one
What was Jackie Robinson's famous?
Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson was an American Baseball player who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball.
Who is robinson jackie?
jackie robinson
What was 1 of Jackie Robinson's problem before he was famous?
He was taunted and abused by the whites
Why Jackie Robinson became famous?
in 1947 he signed a paper with branch rickey
