Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on July 23, 1962. He was the first African American player to be honored with this recognition. Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947, playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers, and his induction into the Hall of Fame was a testament to his outstanding contributions to the game, both on and off the field. He is remembered for his incredible courage, skill, and the impact he had in shaping the civil rights movement through his pioneering role in integrating baseball.
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