Jackie Robinson

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

This day in history on April 10, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first black player to sign a major league contract, breaking the color barrier in one of America's favorite pastimes.

 

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Photo Courtesy National Baseball Hall of Fame Library, Cooperstown, NY.