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April 15, 1947

Jackie Robinson Breaks Baseball's Color Barrier

Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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January 31, 1919

Jackie Robinson Born

Baseball legend Jackie Robinson, who broke the MLB color barrier, was born in Cairo, Georgia.

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September 19, 1972

Jackie Robinson Dies

Jackie Robinson died at age 53 in Stamford, Connecticut.

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October 10, 1956

Jackie Robinson's Final World Series Game

Jackie Robinson played his final major league game in the 1956 World Series.

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April 19, 1957

Jackie Robinson Retires from Baseball

Jackie Robinson announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 10 seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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