First Black MLB Player (jan 1, 1947 – dec 31, 1947)

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Jackie Robinson
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Jackie was the first black man in any sport let alone in baseball. He caused so many great things to happen to not just baseball, but all sports just because of his movement into allowing black people to play professional sports. His movement caused a huge ripple effect that led to where we are now in sports with everyone being included and supported in their strive to become great.
Lasting effect
This caused a ripple effect in the world of sports because it caused so many sports to start including black players and players of different color into the world of sports.

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