Jackie Robinson Broke the color barrier in major league baseball in 1947 by becoming the first african american player.

He also won the 1949 batting title with a 342.

He was named national league rookie of the year in 1947.

Every Accomplishment starts with the decision to try….

Starred in “the jackie robinson story in1950.

Opened a mens apparel store

on 12th street in harlem from 1952 -1958, and became vice president of chock full o’ nuts in 1957.