Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in 1947

April 15

On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. 

Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the MLB.

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Sources

A&E Television Networks. (n.d.). Jackie Robinson becomes first African American player in Major League Baseball. History.com. Retrieved April 1, 2023, from https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/jackie-robinson-breaks-color-barrier