Which player did Branch Rickey sign to break MLB's color barrier?
Jackie Robinson
Satchel Paige
Larry Doby
Roy Campanella
Answer
Jackie Robinson was the player signed by Branch Rickey to break Major League Baseball's color barrier. In 1947, Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first African American to play in the modern era of MLB. This historic event marked a significant step towards racial integration in professional sports and paved the way for other talented Black players to follow suit.
Branching Out: The Legacy of Baseball Pioneer Branch Rickey
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