Jackie Robinson is a legendary baseball player and ... seasons and received the prestigious Rookie­ of the Year Award in 1947, followed by the­ NL Most Valuable Player Award in 1949.

Even so, he excelled on the field, winning the Rookie of the Year award in his first ... that rule to celebrate Robinson. Here's everything you need to know about Jackie Robinson Day.

LOS ANGELES — Jackie Robinson’s legacy is being celebrated ... He played 10 years with the Dodgers, earning the Rookie of the Year award in 1947, was a six-time All-Star and became the first ...

In 1947 and 1948, the Rookie of the Year was given to Major League Baseball's top rookie-eligible player. Since 1949, the award has been presented to a player in the American League and National ...

A scene from Peanut Headz: Black History Toonz – "Jackie Robinson" illustrates ... earns credit on Chris Brown's Grammy Award-winning album Robinson also played semi-pro football in Honolulu ...

Former No.1 Serena Williams was honored at the 54th annual NAACP Image Awards for both her legendary on-court achievements as well as her impactful off-court legacy. The 23-time major champion ...