Courtesy of The Root
Most people know that Jackie Robinson became the first African American to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball on April 15, 1947, and that as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers, he survived racist attacks from fans, players, and even his own teammates to become one of the legends of the game. But beyond Robinson’s exploits on the baseball diamond, what do you really know about the six-time all-star and Hall of Famer? Here are 10 surprising and little-known facts.
