Today marks the 63rd anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, making him the first African American player in Major League Baseball since the 1880s. There’s plenty to say about Jackie and the effect he had on MLB. Thankfully, Matt at Fack Youk says it, and says it well. Not only does he touch on how Robinson’s promotion led other teams to do the same, but he also notes the Yankees’ reluctance to follow suit. They eventually did, promoting eventual MVP Elston Howard in 1955.
When you’re done with Matt’s article, head over to The New York Times, where Harvey Araton has penned an article on Robinson’s connection to the only remaining player sporting No. 42, Mariano Rivera.
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