April 15, 1947: Jackie Robinson makes historic debut with Brooklyn Dodgers

Jackie Robinson‘s debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers was more than just the first step in righting a historical wrong. It was a crucial event in the history of the American civil rights movement, the importance of which went far beyond the insular world of baseball. The Dodgers signed Robinson to a major-league contract just five … Continue reading April 15, 1947: Jackie Robinson makes historic debut with Brooklyn Dodgers