@history: Born on January 31, 1919, Jackie Robinson made history when he became the first African American player in modern Major League Baseball, joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. By the end of his rookie season, Robinson had earned another distinction: the inaugural Rookie of the Year Award. His first season was just the beginning of a career that would forever change baseball. See more about the moments that defined his remarkable life and legacy at the link in bio. #ThisDayInHistory #JackieRobinson

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