Jack Roosevelt Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972) was an American professional baseball player who became the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the modern era. Robinson broke the color line when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.

Jan 27, 2025 · Jackie Robinson was the first Black baseball player to play in the American major leagues during the 20th century. He famously broke the color line of Major League Baseball (MLB) when he appeared on the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.

Jun 16, 2023 · Baseball player Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier as its first Black athlete. The infielder made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, and...

Oct 29, 2009 · Jackie Robinson, the first Black athlete to play Major League Baseball, joined the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, a date now famous as Jackie Robinson Day.

Positions: Second Baseman, Third Baseman and First Baseman. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 5-11, 195lb (180cm, 88kg) Born: January 31, 1919 in Cairo, GA. Inducted as Player in 1962. (Voted by BBWAA on 124/160 ballots) View Jackie Robinson's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free.

On April 15 each season, every team in the majors celebrates Jackie Robinson Day in honor of when he broke the color barrier in baseball, becoming the first African-American player in the 20th century to take the field in the American or National league.

5 days ago · On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era.

Jackie Robinson Bio. Fullname: Jack Roosevelt Robinson; Born: 1/31/1919 in Cairo, GA; College: UCLA; Debut: 4/15/1947; Hall of Fame: 1962; Died: 10/24/1972

Oct 8, 2024 · Established in 1973 by Rachel Robinson to perpetuate the memory of her husband, the Jackie Robinson Foundation administers one of the nation’s premier scholarship and leadership development programs for minority college students.

1 day ago · Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers, posed and ready to swing, Bob Sandberg, 1954. Source: Library of Congress Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia, on January 31, 1919.Despite his later successes, Jackie Robinson came from humble beginnings.