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Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was a Major League Baseball player known for breaking the color carrier on April 15, 1947 becoming the first African American player in the Major Leagues. He wore the uniform number of 42 and in 1997 Major League Baseball retired 42 universally across all 30 teams in honor of Jackie's 50th anniversary of breaking the color barrier. This category is for questions relating to him as a baseball player.
747 Questions
What would you ask Jackie Robinson?
I would ask Jakie Robinson if he rather be on the White Sox or Cubs!!!
What year did Jackie Robinson play her first baseball game?
Jackie Robinson played for the Negro League, but on April 15, 1947, was called to play in the big leagues, making him the first black big league baseball player.
Before they name Jackie Robinson Highway what was it called before?
The Interboro Parkway was renamed Jackie Robinson Parkway in 1997.
What was true Jackie Robinson?
Though many fans and players were not friendly when Robinson first broke the MLB color barrier, he is now favorably remembered as an American hero. In fact, Robinson is so well-respected that his number "42" was retired by every MLB team in 1997; the 50th anniversary of his first season. Robinson was also memorialized in 1982 when he became the first baseball player to have his image included on a U.S. postage stamp.
Robinson was also an excellent baseball player. He led the National League in batting average and stolen bases in 1949. His excellent play helped the Dodgers earn a trip to the World Series. He was also named to the All-Star team for the first time in 1949, the same year he was named the league's MVP.
Did Jackie Robinson play on the New York Yankees?
No, Jackie Robinson played his entire Major League career with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
What day month year did Jackie Robinson hit his first home run and what was the final score?
Jackie's first MLB home run came on April 18, 1947 off of Dave Koslo of the New York Giants. The Giants won the game, 10-4.
In what year did Jackie Robinson win the batting title?
That was 1949 when he hit .342. He was named National League MVP that season.
What year did Jackie Robinson get an honorable discharge?
After being arrested and court-martialed during boot camp after he refused to move to the back of a segregated bus during training, Jackie Robinson was later acquitted of the charges and received an honorable discharge in 1944 from the United States Army.
What month did Jackie Robinson retire?
Jackie Robinson played his last game on September 30, 1956. He retired after the season, after learning that he had been traded to the Giants.
What happened at Jackie Robinson's first game?
He hit 2 homeruns and was hit by a pitch with 3 at bats.
What happens in chapter 11 and 12 in the year of the boar and Jackie Robinson by lord?
Chapter 11: The Wongs forget about the Festival of the Full Moon but grandfather sends mooncakes to remind them.
Where did Jackie Robinson work at?
Jackie Robinson was a major league baseball player. He was also a assistant athletic director before starting his baseball career.
What did Rickey want Robinson to do if players or fans harassed or insulted him?
Rickey made Robinson promise not to retaliate for two years, after which he as free to react as he liked, as with any other player.
When did Jackie Robinson start professional baseball?
Jackie Robinson's first year in professional ball was 1946 when he played for the Montreal Royals, the Brooklyn Dodgers Triple-A minor league team. He played one year for Montreal and then played for the Dodgers between 1947-1956. He retired after the 1956 season.
Why was Jackie Robinson told not to fight backand how did he respond to this?
He was asked not to fight back because it was an organized fight and the other opponent was the one to win the game. Jackie Robinson did not agree and fought back and won the fight.
