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Jackie Robinson

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

African American baseball player who became the first Black player in Major League Baseball in 1947, breaking the color barrier in professional baseball.

AP course connection

Topic 4.19: 4.19 African Americans and Sports

Unit 4

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