1947 — Jackie Robinson became the first black player of the 20th century to sign a major league contract. Robinson agreed a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

1947 — Jackie Robinson becomes first black player of the 20th century to sign an MLB contract. 1949 — Sam Snead wins the Masters, beating Lloyd Mangrum and Johnny Bulla by three strokes.

Discover 3 joyful Jackie Robinson Day events at the NYC Museum in 2025, celebrating a baseball icon’s legacy with family fun ...

Seventy-eight years ago, on April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson made his Major League Baseball debut and integrated Major League ...

For the last couple of decades, a Jackie Robinson poster has been on the wall above my desk. In addition to a photo of the ...