Question

The first African American player in Major League Baseball was

Answer 1

The first African American player in Major League Baseball was Jackie Robinson.

Jackie Robinson (Cairo, January 31, 1919 - Stamford, October 24, 1972) was an American baseball player. He was the first African-American player of Major League Baseball in the modern era. On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the "color line" in American baseball, playing for Brooklyn Dodgers.

He is considered the greatest idol in the sport by many baseball fans.

Answer 2

The first African American player in Major League Baseball was Moses Fleetwood Walker.

Further Explanation:

Moses Fleetwood Walker had risen to prominence during the aftermath of the American Civil War, an era which was called the ‘Renaissance for the African Americans’. He was the first African American professional baseball player and had risen to fame by playing for his college team, the Oberlin College before he joined his university team at the University of Michigan. However, when the African Americans were undertaking this challenge to prove themselves at the forefront of the American society, Walker came to prominence when he got the coveted chance to play for the Toledo Blue Stockings team in the 84’ season of the American Association.

Walker’s journey to becoming the first African American professional baseball player was certainly not easy, as American society had struggled for years with the problems of racism and slavery, and was convinced of the idea of the white supremacy. Walker was considerably open to his heritage, therefore facing severe criticism and was racism. However, Walker could not play for multiple seasons, as he had sustained multiple injuries while playing the games of the ’84 season. However, he continued with his baseball career, and participated in minor baseball leagues, playing for the same team, until his retirement. He undertook several ventures after his retirement, such as investment in several businesses, and tried his mettle in inventions. He also became one of the most prominent voices of Black nationalism, and the rights of the blacks, as equal American citizens.  

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Answer Details:

Grade: High School

Chapter: The achievements of African Americans in the 19th century

Subject: History

Keywords:

African American, professional baseball, racism, baseball leagues, business investment, inventor, Black nationalism.