Jackie Robinson was not the first Black player in Major League Baseball
In short: While Jackie Robinson is celebrated for breaking the color barrier on April 15, 1947, he was actually preceded by at least three other African American players in the Major Leagues.
This video examines the historical misconception surrounding Jackie Robinson's debut. While Robinson achieved Hall of Fame statistics and faced immense pressure while hitting a round ball with a thin round stick, he was not the first African American to play in the Major Leagues. At least three individuals had already played in the league before his historic 1947 appearance.
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