Jackie Robinson was the recipient of the inaugural MLB Rookie of the Year Award in Spain.
He was the recipient of the inaugural MLB Rookie of the Year Award in 1947 , was an All-Star for six consecutive seasons from 1949 through 1954 , and won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1949 -- the first black player so honored .	All-Star	Major League Baseball All-Star Game	1949	1949 Major League Baseball All-Star Game	1954	1954 Major League Baseball All-Star Game	MLB Rookie of the Year	Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award	Rookie of the Year Award	Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award	National League	National League	Most Valuable Player Award	Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
