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Jackie Robinson of the Kansas City Monarchs signs a contract for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the baseball color line.
Jackie Robinson breaks baseball’s color barrier by signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945.
On October 30, 1945, Jackie Robinson signed a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first African American in the modern Major Leagues.
Robinson had excelled with the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro Leagues.
Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey selected him for his talent and character.
Facing immense racial hostility, Robinson maintained his composure on and off the field.
His debut in 1947 paved the way for integration within professional sports.
Robinson’s success opened doors for generations of Black athletes and advanced civil rights.
He later became an advocate for equality and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.
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Jackie Robinson
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