Brooklyn Dodgers Starting Infield April 15, 1947
Description
A slide of a black-and-white photograph showing the Brooklyn Dodgers starting infield on April 15, 1947 - Jackie Robinson's major league debut. From left to right are John "Spider" Jorgensen, Pee Wee Reese, Eddie Stanky, and Robinson. All are wearing Dodgers home uniforms. They are standing on the Ebbets Field dugout steps. The caption on the right side of the photograph reads, (NY17) New York, April 15 -- Dodgers Starting Infield -- Third baseman John Jorgensen (left), purchased from Montreal, joined the Dodgers today in time to start in the opening game against the Boston Braves. On the bench with Jurgensen, left to right, are: Shortstop Pee wee Reese, Second baseman Eddie Stanky and First baseman Jackie Robinson. (AP Wirephoto) (See Wire Story( (jd/jsb31925stf-hh)1947." Information written on the physical slide, 1st day as Dodger" See robinja02_32.