Lesson 51 of 84 · Biographies
⭐ 30 XPJackie Robinson: Breaking the Color Barrier
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball.
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Then & Now
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Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. He showed everyone that talent and hard work matter more than skin color. Jackie broke barriers and inspired people to stand up for what is right.
Key Facts
Jackie Robinson was born in 1919 in Georgia.
He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Jackie Robinson was honored for his courage and sportsmanship.
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1 of 2What sport did Jackie Robinson play?
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