Lesson 83 of 84 · Biographies
⭐ 30 XPJackie Robinson: Breaking the Color Barrier
Jackie Robinson was a talented baseball player who made history by breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
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Then & Now
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Jackie Robinson was a talented baseball player who made history by breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. In 1947, he became the first African American to play in the big leagues. Jackie showed everyone that talent and hard work are what truly matter.
Key Facts
Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919.
He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Jackie was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
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1 of 2What sport did Jackie Robinson play?
Why this still matters
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