Everything Everywhere Daily

Jackie Robinson

Apr 4, 2024

Professional baseball player Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, is the guest in this episode. They discuss his historic debut, Branch Ricky's role in breaking the color barrier, Robinson's multi-sport journey, struggles in pursuing baseball integration, and his lasting impact and resilience.

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Jackie Robinson

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Quick takeaways

Jackie Robinson's debut broke baseball's color barrier, allowing black players in the major leagues.

Robinson's dignity and success paved the way for other black players, and he broke barriers post-retirement as well.

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Jackie Robinson Breaks Baseball's Color Barrier

Jackie Robinson's debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, marked the breaking of baseball's color barrier, allowing black players entry into the major leagues.

Introduction

2min

Exploring the Color Barrier in Baseball and Branch Ricky's Role

2min

The Remarkable Multi-Sport Journey of Jackie Robinson

2min

Struggles and Opportunities in Pursuit of Baseball Integration

2min

Jackie Robinson's Impact and Resilience

8min

On April 15, 1947, a young, promising second baseman took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

All eyes in the world of baseball, and indeed the United States, were focused on this player and this game. However, this wasn’t the normal debut of a rookie player.

This game marked the breaking of the long-standing color barrier that had kept hundreds of the greatest baseball players out of the major leagues.

Learn more about Jackie Robinson and the breaking of baseball’s color barrier on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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