This Day in Sports History: Jackie Robinson Breaks MLB Color Barrier

April 15th, 1947 Jackie Robinson made his Major League debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. He made his first appearance in the Majors against the Boston Braves, going 0-for-3 at Ebbets Field.

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73 years ago today Jackie Robinson made his Major League debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball.

He made his first appearance in the Majors against the Boston Braves, going 0-for-3 with a sacrifice playing at Ebbets Field.

Published Apr 15, 2020

MATT LOEDE

Matt Loede has been a part of the Cleveland Sports Media for 26 years, with experience covering Major League Baseball, the NBA & NFL and even high school and college events. He has been a part of the daily media covering the Cleveland Indians since the opening of Jacobs/Progressive Field in 1994, and spent two and a half years covering the team for 92.3FM The Fan, and covers them daily for Associated Press Radio. You can follow Matt on Twitter @MattLoede

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