Jackie Robinson

Jack Roosevelt Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972) became the first African American Major League Baseball player of the modern era in 1947. Robinson's achievement has been recognized by the retirement by each Major League team of his uniform number, 42.

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January 31 - 1919 - October 24 - 1972 - African American - Major League - Baseball - 1947 - Retirement - Uniform - 42

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