Jackie Robinson breaks color barrier in first game against Boston Braves (April 15, 1947)

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Jackie Robinson Day - Wikipedia

On this day in history, Jan. 31, 1919, Jackie Robinson is born in Georgia — baseball pioneer, WWII veteran

A different time: When Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier 60 years ago today, surprisingly, it came with little fanfare - Deseret News

Jackie Robinson 75: Baseball's Re-Integration – Society for American Baseball Research

Jackie Robinson significant moments

Jackie Robinson's No. 42 is retired to honor the man who broke the color barrier in baseball in 1947.

This day in sports: Jackie Robinson became first African-American major league baseball player in 1947

Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson's First Season: Eig, Jonathan, Allen, Richard: 9781615745692: : Books

Trailblazers: Jackie Robinson: Breaking Barriers in Baseball: Scaletta, Kurtis: 9780593124055: : Books

Curt Roberts: The Man Responsible for Breaking the Pirates' Color Barrier - Bucs Dugout

Jackie Robinson (1919-1972) - Baseball Legend and Civil Rights Advocate — AP Photos

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson significant moments