New York, NY, United States
Jackie Robinson (Jack Roosevelt Robinson) 1919-1972 The first African-American major league baseball player lived here from 1947 to 1949. As an infielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers, he was voted Rookie of the Year (1947) and Most Valuable Player (1949), won the National League Batting Title (1949) and
led the Dodgers to the N.L. pennant in 1947, 1949, 1952 and 1953.
Listen to the audio guide for Jackie Robinson red plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off