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Vote. 77.5% (first ballot) Jack Roosevelt Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972) was an American professional baseball player who became the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the modern era. Robinson broke the color line when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.
Greenwade was later assigned to follow Jackie Robinson and observe his play. After 50 days, he reported back to Rickey that Robinson had the skills and temperament to integrate baseball. [2] The scout was sympathetic to racial issues because black family friends had been very helpful to Greenwade in the wake of his mother's death. [3]
Clyde Leroy Sukeforth (November 30, 1901 – September 3, 2000), nicknamed "Sukey", was an American baseball catcher, coach, scout and manager.He was best known for scouting and signing Jackie Robinson, the first black player in the modern era of Major League Baseball (MLB), to the Brooklyn Dodgers, after Robinson was scouted by Tom Greenwade in the Negro leagues.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation is a national, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which gives scholarships to minority youths for higher education, as well as preserving the legacy of Baseball Hall of Fame member, Jackie Robinson. It was founded in 1973 by Rachel Robinson and is located in New York, New York, United States. [citation needed]
The Texas Rangers provided one of the more unique tributes to Jackie Robinson on Saturday. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us ...
1984–1985. Espanyol. Career highlights and awards. NBA champion (1979) Second-team Parade All-American (1973) Stats at NBA.com. Stats at Basketball Reference. Jackie Robinson (born May 20, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player.
Major League Baseball marked the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport’s color barrier on Monday. Robinson started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947 ...
Former Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine was teammates with Jackie Robinson from 1948 to 1956. He recalls his relationship with the man who broke baseball's color barrier.