Jackie Robinson - Wikipedia
WEBJack 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.
Jackie Robinson Information | Los Angeles Dodgers - MLB.com
WEBApril 15, 2004 marked the start of an annual tradition throughout baseball, as Jackie Robinson Day was celebrated on the same day as Robinson's first MLB game. More Info. MLB players thank Jackie for his impact.
Jackie Robinson Timeline 1919-1949 | Los Angeles Dodgers - MLB.com
WEBAugust 27: The Dodgers bring up a second black player, 27-year old Dan Bankhand, a strikeout pitcher from the Memphis Red Sox. September 23: With Permission for the Dodgers, Jackie's admirers stage a Jackie Robinson Day for him at Ebbets Field where he and Rachel are presented with a new Cadillac.
Jackie Robinson | Biography, Statistics, Number, Facts, & Legacy ...
WEBSep 24, 2024 · 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.
Jackie Robinson ‑ Facts, Quotes & Stats - HISTORY
WEBOct 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.
Jackie Robinson would have hated Jackie Robinson Day. Here’s why - Los ...
WEBApr 14, 2022 · Jackie Robinson, who has retired after a 10-year career, waves as he leaves the clubhouse after collecting his belongings at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn on Jan. 7, 1957. Robinson, 38, became the...
Jackie Robinson Day celebrated by Dodgers, Nationals in L.A. - MLB.com
WEBApr 15, 2024 · LOS ANGELES -- Taking a trip to the Jackie Robinson statue in the center field plaza has become one of the most powerful traditions at Dodger Stadium on April 15, the day when all of Major League Baseball honors the life of the man who broke the color barrier in the Majors.
Why Jackie Robinson was an even better baseball player than …
WEBApr 14, 2022 · After receiving an honorable discharge from the army in 1944, Robinson played pro football for the Los Angeles Bulldogs.
First person: Dodgers' Carl Erskine remembers Jackie Robinson - Los …
WEBApr 14, 2022 · Former Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine was teammates with Jackie Robinson from 1948 to 1956. He recalls his relationship with the man who broke baseball's color barrier.
Jackie Robinson: Biography, Baseball Player, Activist
WEBJun 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 went on...