The Record (Bergen County, NJ), April 15th, 1997
The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 04-15-1997 JACKIE ROBINSON DAY -- HIS LEGACY GOES FAR BEYOND BASEBALL Date: 04-15-1997, Tuesday Section: OPINION Edition: All Editions -- 5 Star, 4 Star, 3 Star, 2 Star, 1 Star
JACKIE ROBINSON broke the color line in major-league baseball 50 years ago today. He played his first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field on April 15, 1947.
Today, President Clinton and many other dignitaries will be at Shea Stadium to honor Mr. Robinson. But 50 years ago, there was little celebration as he took the field in a debut that would eventually change American hist...
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