What significant achievement unlocked by Robinson in 1983 made the news?
Election into Baseball Hall of Fame
Becoming broadcaster for the Orioles
Investing in minor league teams
Joined Baseball Hall of Fame Committee
Answer
In 1983, Jackie Robinson was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame, which made the news because it was the first time a black player had been inducted into the hall. This was a significant achievement for Robinson, who had broken baseball's color barrier in 1947 and had faced a great deal of racism throughout his career.
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