Jackie Robinson was the first African American baseball player to play in the MLB.

Before that, players of color only played in the Negro Leagues.

He played his first game with the Dodgers on April 15th 1947.

In 1949 he became the first black player to win the National League MVP, among other career milestones.

Jackie Robinson has had a historic impact on pro baseball, sports in general and American society as a whole. 42 Forever!