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What Major League did Jackie Robinson first play for?
the Brooklyn Dodgers
Jackie Robinson hit the field on April 15, 1947, as the first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers as they started the season at home against the Boston Braves. A sellout was expected, but only 25,623 fans attend the Dodgers’ Opening Day, quite short of the 34,200 capacity of Ebbets Field.
Which teams did Jackie Robinson play for?
| Jackie Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Runs batted in | 761 |
| Teams | |
| Negro leagues Kansas City Monarchs (1945) Major League Baseball Brooklyn Dodgers (1947–1956) | |
| Career highlights and awards |
Was Jackie Robinson the first Black player?
Jackie Robinson wasn’t the only Black baseball player to suit up in the big leagues in 1947. After he broke the color line and became the first Black baseball player to play in the American major leagues during the 20th century, four other players of color soon followed in his footsteps.
When did Jackie Robinson play with the Dodgers?
1947Brooklyn Dodgers
1946Montreal Royals1945Kansas City Monarchs1941Los Angeles Bulldogs1939UCLA Bruins football
Jackie Robinson/Dates joined
Who was Jackie Robinson wife?
Rachel Robinsonm. 1946–1972
Jackie Robinson/Wife
What was Jackie Robinson’s first MLB game?
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson plays his first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
What obstacles did Jackie Robinson face?
One of the biggest difficulty Jackie Robinson had in his life was racism because he was black. At the time African Americans did not have the same rights as white Americans.
What is Major League Baseball team did Jackie Robinson play for?
On April 15, 1947, Robinson broke the decades-old “colour line” of Major League Baseball when he appeared on the field for the National League Brooklyn Dodgers. He played as an infielder and outfielder for the Dodgers from 1947 through 1956.
When did Jackie Robinson retire from baseball?
Robinson retired from baseball on January 5, 1957. Since Robinson had sold exclusive rights to any retirement story to Look magazine two years previously, his retirement decision was revealed through the magazine, instead of through the Dodgers organization.