Who gave Jackie Robinson a chance to play on the Brooklyn Dodgers?

Branch Rickey
In 1945, baseball policies separating black and white players changed forever when Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey signed a contract with Jackie Robinson that would bring him into the major leagues.

Why did the Dodgers and eventually all of Major League Baseball retire Jackie Robinson’s number?

In all, Robinson played 47 games at shortstop for the Monarchs, hitting .387 with five home runs, and registering 13 stolen bases. He also appeared in the 1945 East–West All-Star Game, going hitless in five at-bats. During the season, Robinson pursued potential major league interests.

How many years did Jackie Robinson play baseball?

10 years
Jackie Robinson’s incomparable big league career spanned 10 years with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

What color barrier did Jackie Robinson break?

After a successful season with the minor league Montreal Royals in 1946, Robinson officially broke the major league color line when he put on a Dodgers uniform, number 42, in April 1947.

What did Jackie Robinson do after he left baseball in 1957?

After retiring from baseball early in 1957, Robinson engaged in business and in civil rights activism. He was a spokesperson for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and made appearances with Martin Luther King, Jr.

Why did Jackie retire?

Retirement. In December 1956, Robinson was traded to the New York Giants, but he never played a game for the team. He retired on January 5, 1957. After baseball, Robinson became active in business and continued his work as an activist for social change.

When did Jackie retire from baseball?

1941
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Who was the first black athlete?

The shorthand phrase for this is “breaking the color barrier”. The world of sports generally is invoked in the frequently cited example of Jackie Robinson, who became the first African American of the modern era to become a Major League Baseball player in 1947, ending 60 years of segregated Negro leagues.