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Today in Sports – Jackie Robinson Becomes 1st African-American to Play in U.S. Major League Baseball

by Associated Press Apr 15, 2026Apr 21, 2026

Jackie Robinson becomes 1st African-American to play in US major league baseball.

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State and Local

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