CAAM #blackhistory: On April 10, 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes first black player signed to a Major League Baseball contract
CAAM #blackhistory: On April 16, 1966, Bill Russell becomes the first African American head coach in the NBA
Jackie Robinson Was Not the Only Black Player for the Dodgers in 1947 or for His Lone Season With the Montreal Royals
Jackie Robinson's Struggle as the First Black Player in MLB - HowTheyPlay
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Jackie Robinson's contract bought by the Brooklyn Dodgers, becomes first black player in major league baseball – New York Daily News
CAAM #blackhistory: On April 10, 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes first black player signed to a Major League Baseball contract
Jackie Robinson's contract bought by the Brooklyn Dodgers, becomes first black player in major league baseball – New York Daily News
Jackie Robinson summary
CAAM #blackhistory: On April 16, 1966, Bill Russell becomes the first African American head coach in the NBA
Jackie Robinson 1947 debut ticket stub sells for record $480K – KIRO 7 News Seattle