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Jackie Robinson and the Struggle of Becoming the First Black Player in Major League Baseball. Jackie Robinson, seen above in 1954, was the first African-American player in Major League Baseball. When he broke the color barrier in 1947, he faced harsh treatment from his own teammates, as well as players on opposing teams.
Jackie Robinson was a sports pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement, best known for becoming the first African American to play professional sports in the major leagues. Robinson debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers of Major League Baseball on April 15, 1947.