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Jackie Robinson (1919–1972) was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era. While playing most of his remarkable professional career for the Brooklyn Dodgers, he challenged the traditional basis of segregation and contributed significantly to the Civil Rights Movement.
This is the English translation of the Picture of the day description page from 7 February 2017.
Jackie Robinson (1919–1972) was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era. While playing most of his remarkable professional career for the Brooklyn Dodgers, he challenged the traditional basis of segregation and contributed significantly to the Civil Rights Movement.
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