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Who was the first African American professional baseball player in the American League?
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoJackie Robinson was the first African American to play in the National League, and Major League Baseball.
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Which african american is famous for breaking into major league baseball?
Jackie Robinson
What was Jackie Robinson famous for?
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.
What was Jackie Robinson's mother's maiden name?
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play Major League Baseball. His parents were Jerry and Mallie Robinson. His mother's maiden name was McGriff.
Who was the first African-American President of an Ivy League School?
The first African-American President of an Ivy League Institution was Ruth J. Simmons. Simmons became the 18th president of Brown University in 2001, and still holds this position today.
What African American player helped desegregate the sport baseball?
ignore the dumb*ss abovejackie robinson is the answer broski
When was All-American Girls Professional Baseball League created?
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was created in 1943.
What was the first year of the all American girls professional baseball league?
the first year of the all american girls professional baseball league is in 1998
What year did the first African American play baseball in the major leagues?
1947. Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play major league baseball
When was All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Player of the Year Award created?
the aagpbl formed in 1943 and lasted up until nine years after world war II
What is a napbl umpire?
NAPBL = North American Professional Baseball League .napbl.net/
Where did All American Girl Professional Baseball League start?
1943 to 1954.
Who was the first African American on a major league baseball team?
Jackie Robinson
Who was the second African American major league baseball payer?
Larry doby
Which african american is famous for breaking into major league baseball?
Jackie Robinson
What has the author David Zang written?
David Zang has written: 'Fleet Walker's divided heart' -- subject(s): African American baseball players, Baseball, Baseball players, Biography, History, International League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Who was the first African American player to join major league baseball?
Jackie Robinson
Is there still women baseball league today?
Yes. In the early 1990s the American Women's Baseball League (AWBL) was formed and continues today. In 1994, the Womens National Adult Baseball Association formed. In 1997, the Ladies League Baseball was formed, which became the first Womens Professional Baseball League since the All American Girls Professional League, but folded a year later due to lack of attendance.
