who is jackie robinson?

Answer 1

FIRST BLACK BASEBALL PLAYER TO PLAY IN THE MLB

Answer 2

Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31, 1919 - October 24, 1972) became the first African American Major League Baseball player of the modern era in 1947. The Baseball Hall of Fame inducted Robinson in 1962 and he was a member of six World Series teams. Jackie earned six consecutive All-Star Game nominations and won several awards during his career. In 1947, Robinson won The Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award and the National League Rookie of the Year Award. Two years later, Jackie won the first MVP National League MVP Award.

Answer 3

Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson
Jack Roosevelt Robinson


Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1962, Player
124 votes on 160 ballots 77.5%
Hall of Fame plaque for Jackie Robinson

Born: January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia
Died: October 24, 1972, in Stamford, Connecticut

ML Debut: 4/15/1947
Primary Position: Second Baseman
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 42

Played For: Kansas City Monarchs (1945), Brooklyn Dodgers (1947-1956)
Primary Team: Brooklyn Dodgers


Post-Season: 1947 World Series, 1949 World Series, 1952 World Series, 1953 World Series, 1955 World Series, 1956 World Series
Awards: All-Star (6): 1949-1954; National League MVP 1949; Rookie of the Year 1947
Hitting

Bio | Video (Streaming Windows Media)
Jackie Robinson burst onto the scene in 1947, breaking baseball's color barrier and bringing the ***** leagues' electrifying style of play to the majors. He quickly became baseball's top drawing card and a symbol of hope to millions of Americans. With Robinson as the catalyst, the Dodgers won six pennants in his 10 seasons. He dominated games on the base paths, stealing home 19 times while riling opposing pitchers with his daring baserunning style. Robinson was named National League MVP in 1949, leading the loop in hitting (.342) and steals (37), while knocking in 124 runs.

Answer 4

Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play professional baseball

Answer 5

Are u living under a rock? Google Jackie Robinson. He is probably one of the greatest athletes of all time.

Answer 6

R U Serious ????????????? Jackie Robinson was one of the greatest baseball players of all time who died in a plane accident going to donate food and resources he paid out of his own pocket to people who were in need due to a disaster !

Answer 7

jackie robinson was the first african-american baseball player, i think

Answer 8

The greates african americna baseball player that ever graced the field. He withstand racism and prejudice while surpassing the masses and entering the hall of fame ya dig
hes the flipping greatest

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He was the first african american player to play in all white major league baseball. He is both a legendary player and a legendary man. Put his name in Yahoo search and read up on his life and accomplishments.

Answer 10

Jakie Robinson was the first african american baseball player! I think you should have put this question under the BASEBALL category!

Answer 11

I think you should be in the baseball category...but he was the first black guy allowed into Major League Baseball.