Question: who was the first african american to play in the major leagues
Answer: Player Team League Date Robinson , Jackie Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers NL 000000001947 - 04 - 15 - 0000 April 15 , 1947 Doby , Larry Larry Doby Cleveland Indians AL 000000001947 - 07 - 05 - 0000 July 5 , 1947 Thompson , Hank Hank Thompson St.