On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson broke through the color barrier in Major League Baseball, becoming the first Black player in the 20th century.
by Jerry Mitchell, Mississippi Today April 15, 2023 APRIL 15, 1947 Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson broke through the color barrier in Major League Baseball, becoming the first Black player in the 20th century. Born in Cairo, Georgia, Robinson lettered in four sports at UCLA – football, basketball, baseball and track. After time in the military, he played for the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro Leagues.
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