On April 25, 1947, Jackie Robinson officially became the first Black player in modern Major League Baseball history when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, shattering the sport’s long-standing racial barrier. Just weeks earlier, on April 15, he had made his debut; by April 25, he was firmly cemented in the team’s roster. Robinson’s courage, grace under pressure, and undeniable skill not only paved the way for future generations of Black athletes but also helped ignite the Civil Rights Movement. That same year, Larry Doby would break the color barrier in the American League by joining the Cleveland Indians on July 6. Three other Black players followed in 1947: Dan Bankhead (pitcher, Brooklyn Dodgers), Willard Brown, and Hank Thompson, both of whom joined the St. Louis Browns. Together, they changed the face of American sports forever.