Which African American athlete, later a Hall of Famer, broke the colour barrier in professional baseball when he debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947?

• A Larry Doby
• B Jackie Robinson ✓
• C Satchel Paige
• D Monte Irvin

Jackie Robinson's debut at first base on April 15, 1947, was a watershed moment in civil rights, and his number 42 has been retired across all MLB teams.