15. Jackie Robinson was 1947's Rookie of the Year. He also won Rookie of the Year in 1947 with a batting average of .297, 175 hits, 12 home runs, and 48 runs batted in. 16. He was close friends ...

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Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr honored Jackie Robinson in a unique way against the Royals on Tuesday night.

1915 — Rube Marquard of the New York Giants no-hit the Brooklyn Dodgers, winning 2-0. 1947 — Jackie Robinson played his first ...

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In 2004, MLB established April 15 as Jackie Robinson Day because that was the day he debuted for the Dodgers and broke the ...

(Brian Krista/Staff) A banner of Jackie Robinson and hit iconic #42 is seen on the backstop at Cal Ripken Sr. Field at Aberdeen High during a game against Manchester Valley on Wednesday.

Nike “Breaking Barriers” t-shirts will be worn during batting practice, and Royal blue Stance Jackie Robinson socks will be available for players. Commemorative base jewels and lineup cards ...

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jackie Robinson’s legacy is being celebrated around the major leagues on Tuesday, with the day named for the first Black baseball player of the modern era and marking the 78th ...