CAAM #blackhistory: On April 10, 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes first black player signed to a Major League Baseball contract

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Jackie Robinson's ground-breaking contract on display

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Jackie Robinson becomes first African American player in Major League Baseball, April 15, 1947

CAAM #blackhistory: On April 10, 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes first black player signed to a Major League Baseball contract

Jackie Robinson becomes first African American player in Major League Baseball, April 15, 1947

Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier April 15, 1947