Athletes who died on October 24

Take a focused look at the athletes who passed away on October 24. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1972 Jackie Robinson

  Jackie Robinson was an American professional baseball player who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947 when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first African American to play in the modern MLB. [bio]