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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.
Who were the first black NBA players? There has been a lot of recent publicity about Jackie Robinson being the first black player in Major League Baseball, thanks to the excellent movie 42 and fine articles such as those by John Kass (ââ42â may open the eyes of a new generation,â Columns, April 14).