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On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson broke through the color barrier in Major League Baseball, becoming the first Black player in the 20th century. He was active in the civil rights
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BB Moments: Breaking Barriers, 04/15/1947
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On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, Thisweekinhistory
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