5 avr. 1947 - Jackie Robinson's First Baseball Game

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Jackie Robinson was drafted to the Brooklyn Dodgers, and made his debut as the first black baseball player in MLB history. His appearance angered many, especially those who still felt that those of a different race were inferior, or did not believe in the messages of the civil rights movement. Today, 27% of professional baseball players are foreign born. Jackie Robinson started a trend that made different races and ethnicities more socially acceptable in the game. While he was not the most accomplished player, and doesn't hold any home run records, he sets a milestone for the history of baseball that stands as a beacon for those who are inspired by his story.

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