Back on this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American in Major League Baseball history
Published on Apr 15, 2026, 8:48:10 AM
Total time: 00:01:04
Published on Apr 15, 2026, 8:48:10 AM
Total time: 00:01:04
Back on this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American in Major League Baseball history. Robinson played for the Brookyln Dodgers, becoming one of the greatest players to ever step foot on the diamond.
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