Exactly 60 years ago today Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball to become the first African American player in the major leagues. He won the first ever Rookie of the Year Award in baseball in 1947 and won the National League MVP Award in 1949. He won the National League MVP award 8 times, 7 years in a row from 1947-53, he was also an All -Star 6 times. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962 and was the only player in baseball to ever have his number retired from all teams. So I guess he was a pretty great player and forever will be remebered.
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JR was a great man who will never be forgotten
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