Historical Figures and Pioneers
Who was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era?
Jackie Robinson
In what year did Jackie Robinson break the MLB color barrier?
1947
This baseball legend faced significant racism, including death threats, while breaking Babe Ruth's home run record.
Hank Aaron
What does the RBI program, initiated by MLB, stand for?
Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities
This 2013 film tells the story of Jackie Robinson’s life and career.
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This player was the first Black man to play in the NHL.
Willie O'Ree
This league was formed in 1920 and provided a platform for Black baseball players.
The Negro National League
This NHL player was the first Black player to win the Stanley Cup.
Grant Fuhr
Name the NHL initiative that promotes diversity and inclusion in hockey.
Hockey is for Everyone
Name the first NHL player to feature on the cover of the video game NHL
P.K. Subban
Name the pitcher who was the first African American to play for the Boston Red Sox, the last MLB team to integrate.
Pumpsie Green
What was the name of the first integrated professional baseball team?
The Brooklyn Dodgers
Name the incident where this MLB player was subjected to racial slurs by fans while playing for the Boston Red Sox in 2017.
Adam Jones
What is the purpose of the Jackie Robinson Foundation?
To provide scholarships and leadership training to minority students
This MLB player's humanitarian efforts are celebrated with an annual award given in his name.
Roberto Clemente
This Hall of Famer was the first Latin American player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Roberto Clemente
In what year did Willie O'Ree debut in the NHL?
1958
This player spoke out against racism in the NHL after his home was vandalized with racial slurs.
Wayne Simmonds
This NHL program aims to make hockey accessible to children from diverse backgrounds.
NHL Street
Who was the first Black general manager in Major League Baseball?
Bob Watson
Who was the first Black player to captain an NHL team?
Dirk Graham
This landmark event in 1947 led to the eventual integration of all major league teams.
Jackie Robinson's debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers
was the first African American umpire in MLB, and in what year did he debut?
Emmett Ashford, 1966
Which MLB program focuses on providing opportunities for African American high school baseball players?
MLB Breakthrough Series