Sports:
- First African-American to play in MLB.
- Six-time All-Star.
- 1949 National League (NL) Most Valuable Player (MVP).
- World Series champion in 1955 with the Dodgers.
- 1962 induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Civil Rights:
- Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1984 for his contributions to civil rights.
- Congressional Gold Medal in 2003 for his role in breaking the color barrier in baseball.
- Jackie Robinson Foundation, established in 1973 to provide educational opportunities and scholarships for minority students.
Legacy:
- His success inspired other African-Americans to pursue careers in professional sports and other fields previously closed off to them.
- Symbol of equality, civil rights, and social change.
- Number 42 retired across all of MLB in 1997 in his honor.
Robinson's achievements extend beyond his athletic accomplishments, as he remains a prominent figure in the fight for equality, diversity, and social justice in the United States and beyond.