Asked by dylan lucero on Jun 04, 2024

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Jackie Robinson, the first black man to play in Major League Baseball, won the Rookie of the Year award.

Jackie Robinson

The first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era, breaking the baseball color line when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.

Rookie of the Year

An award given annually to the most outstanding new player in a professional sports league.

Major League Baseball

The professional baseball organization that constitutes the highest level of play in North America, consisting of the American and National Leagues.

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Ritchel TorreJun 11, 2024
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Explanation :
Jackie Robinson won the inaugural Rookie of the Year award in 1947, the same year he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.