In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American player to integrate Major League Baseball. His remarkable ten-year career included several awards and six World Series. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. After retiring from baseball, he continued to fight for the advancement of African Americans. This biography tells Robinson's story of success on and off the field.
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In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American player to integrate Major League Baseball. His remarkable ten-year career included several awards and six World Series. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. After retiring from baseball, he continued to fight for the advancement of African Americans. This biography tells Robinson's story of success on and off the field.
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