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The 1947 World Series begins. It is the first to be televised, to include an African-American player, to exceed $2 million in receipts, to see a pinch-hit home run, and to have six umpires on the field.
The 1947 World Series opens, the first to be televised and to feature an African-American player.
The 1947 World Series between the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers began on September 30, 1947. It was the first fall classic to be broadcast live on television, expanding baseball’s reach to a nationwide audience. The series also marked the debut of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American player in modern Major League Baseball, breaking the color barrier on the sport’s biggest stage. Receipts exceeded $2 million for the first time, reflecting the growing commercial appeal of professional baseball. This World Series featured the first pinch-hit home run and employed six umpires, setting new precedents for the championship. The games captivated fans across postwar America and underscored baseball’s role as the nation’s pastime.
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1947 World Series