Saturday, April 15, 2023

First Black player in MLB history?

On April 15, 1947 - Jackie Robinson broke through the color barrier in Major League Baseball, becoming the first Black player in the 20th century. 

Q: Who was the first Black player in Major League Baseball history?

A: Moses Fleetwood Walker was the first African American to play professional baseball six decades before Jackie Robinson. He made his debut on August 13, 1884, for the New York Gothams of the American Association. Who Was the First African American Man to Play in Major League Baseball? - Sportsmanist

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