July 23, 1962.(This Week in Black History; Jackie Robinson inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame )(Brief Article) Posted: Mar 25, 2008 19:30:35
Jackie Robinson, the first Black player to break the color barrier in professional baseball, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on this day. Robinson first played with the Brooklyn Dodgers on ... League Baseball continues to honor his legacy by making every April 15 Jackie Robinson Day.
