Oh honey, Branch Rickey kept his search for an African American player under wraps because he knew the Baseball world wasn't ready to handle the truth about segregation. He was playing the game like a strategic Chess master, keeping his cards close to his chest until he was ready to make his groundbreaking move. In the end, his secret mission paved the way for Jackie Robinson to break the color barrier and change the game forever.
Jackie Robinson was an African American baseball player.
Answer:Bud Fowler - 1878
Shaquille Pinnock
Willie O'Ree was the first black player, 1958, Boston Bruins. He was Canadian, born in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The first African-American was Valmore James, 1981, Buffalo Sabres, born in Ocala, Florida.
The first African American was Jakkie Robinson and he was awsome.
No African-American player helped organize the National League. It was organized by a group of team owners, non of which were African-American.
Previous tallest african-american basketball player in the nba was Ralph Sampson who was 7'4
Jim brown
22.48%
Arthur Ashe was the first African American tennis player who won 3 grand slam titles.
His father (former NBA player Dell Curry) is African-American and his mother is African American creole.
Who was Dallas cowboys first African American player in American history?
No. His girlfriend is African-American
TaQuora Ransom
Kenneth Amis
she was the first African American basketball player.
Click on the 'African American Firsts in MLB' to find out who each team's first African American player was and other facts.