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On April 15, 1947, Robinson broke the decades-old “colour line” of Major League Baseball when he appeared on the field for the National League Brooklyn Dodgers. He played as an infielder and outfielder for the Dodgers from 1947 through 1956. Jackie …

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Best Known For: Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he became the first Black athlete to play Major League Baseball after joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Industries Baseball...

How Did Jackie Robinson Make History? - ThoughtCo

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Jackie Robinson (January 31, 1919–October 24, 1972) was a professional baseball player who made history when he played for the …

Robinson, Jackie | Baseball Hall of Fame

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Robinson joined the Montreal Royals, the Dodgers top farm team, in 1946 and led the International League with a .349 average and 40 stolen bases. He earned a promotion to the Dodgers and made his National League …

Remembering Jackie | Baseball Hall of Fame

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- On July 23, 1962, Jackie Robinson is inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. - On October 15, 1972, just nine days before his death, in his last public appearance, Robinson throws …

42 facts about Jackie Robinson to celebrate the 75th …

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Robinson was inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962, his first year on the ballot. He became the first Black player to be enshrined. …

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Robinson was named the ‘Rookie of the Year’ in 1947 with a batting average of .297, 175 hits, and 12 home runs. In 1949, he earned the title of ‘Most Valuable Player’ for a batting average of .342. He was inducted into the …

11 Things You May Not Know About Jackie Robinson

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Robinson was known for his skill at bunting. Robinson is remembered as an electrifying base runner—he stole home base 19 times during his career—but his game also had a less flashy side. Always...

Why Is Jackie Robinson Famous? - Celeb Answers

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The late Jackie Robinson made sporting history, but why exactly did he become famous? Jackie Robinson was a famous baseball player who broke down a …