His Career
Jackie Robinson ended segregation in baseball by breaking the invisible “Color Barrier” on April 10, 1947 when he signed a contract to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
When he first signed his contract, people were threatening his life and family. He was even getting thrown at while he was up to bat by the pitchers and was receiving hate letters through the mail.
Although not everyone was pleased when this happened, Jackie excelled on the team. His first year he was awarded Rookie of the Year. In 1949, he was awarded the National League
Most Valuable Player.
