In what year did Robinson win his first MVP award?
1970
1966
1959
1961
Answer
In 1961, Jackie Robinson made history as the first African-American player to win the National Baseball League's Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. This prestigious honor recognized his outstanding performance as a second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, solidifying his status as a trailblazer and a symbol of progress in a sport that had been racially segregated for decades.
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