Apr 15
View of Jackie Robinson, baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers, catching a fly ball. Handwritten on back: "Jackie Robinson."
Ernie Harwell Sports Collection, Detroit Public Library
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View of Jackie Robinson, baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers, catching a fly ball. Handwritten on back: "Jackie Robinson."
Ernie Harwell Sports Collection, Detroit Public Library
Jackie Robinson made his Major League debut at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field on April 15, 1947. He was the first Black player in the #MLB in the modern era. #Baseball #JackieRobinsonDay #OnThisDay
David Campanella, son of Roy, wrote this essay for school, ca. 1950.
Photos: Brooklyn Daily Eagle via Brooklyn Public Library
On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first black player in Major League Baseball.
Today In 1947: Branch Rickey issues a historic press release: "The Brooklyn Dodgers today purchased the contract of Jackie Roosevelt Robinson from the Montreal Royals. He will report immediately."
This Life Magazine photo was probably taken in the Brooklyn Dodgers' locker room. I've not been able to identify the photographer, date, or player. If you have information, please share it. Thanks.
LA Dodgers as a lesbian (feat. Granny Brooklyn)
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Part 2 of the Inept Apollo universe, still at Ebbets Field with our two ding dongs @steverogersbingo