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Eye Witness to History: Jackie Robinson Breaks Baseball's Color Barrier

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Information on baseball legend Jackie Robinson who became the first African American player to play in the major leagues. Contains Dodger manager Branch Rickey's account of the interview with Robinson offering him this chance.

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african american baseball players, branch rickey, brooklyn dodgers, negroes in baseball, first african american baseball player, first african american major league baseball player, first black baseball player
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