 Jack Roosevelt Robinson was the first student at UCLA to win varsity letters in four different sports. As a lieutenant in the then segregated army, Robinson faced a court martial for disobeying a racist order, but was acquitted. After one season in the Negro leagues, Brooklyn Dodgers general manager, Branch Rickey signed Robinson to a contract. In 1946, he played in minor league Montreal and on April 15th, 1947, Jackie Robinson took his position at first base, becoming the first recognized African-American to play in the major leagues since 1884. Proudly and defiantly tolerating verbal and physical abuse, Robinson won Rookie of the Year honors in 1947. And in 1949, he was named the League MVP. Brooklyn played in six World Series during Robinson's 10 seasons. Celebrating black history, I'm Megan Triplett.