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Jackie Robinson makes his regular season debut for the Montreal Royals of the International League, to make them the first integrated modern professional baseball team.
On April 18, 1946, Jackie Robinson made his regular season debut with the Montreal Royals, becoming part of the first integrated modern professional baseball team.
On April 18, 1946, Jackie Robinson took the field for the Montreal Royals of the International League. His debut marked a landmark moment as the Royals became the first integrated modern professional baseball team. Robinson's exceptional skill and determination challenged the entrenched color barrier in professional sports. He batted .349 that season, proving his talent and resilience. This groundbreaking season paved the way for his Major League debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, forever changing the landscape of American baseball.
Jackie Robinson
Montreal Royals
International League