There have been many talented Black Americans in Baseball. Two of the greatest were Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron.

Jackie Robinson

Claim to fame:

 
  Jackie Robinson became the first Black baseball player in the Major Leagues in 1947.

Hank Aaron

Claim to fame:

 
  Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's "unbeatable" record on April 8, 1974, when he hit his 715th home run.
     
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