Which league's MVP award did Robinson win first?
AL
NL
Both simultaneously
None
Answer
NL MVP, awarded first because Robinson broke the modern baseball color line while playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National League in 1947, making him an instant national figure while his American League contemporaries like Larry Doby and Satchel Paige received relatively scant attention despite similar accomplishments.
Hitting a Home Run with History: The Frank Robinson Challenge
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