Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier on April 15, 1947. He stepped into the batter’s box at Ebbets Field in the Flatbush ...

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On April 5, 1913, Ebbets Field opened its doors for the first time as the Brooklyn Dodgers hosted the New York Yankees in an exhibition game. More than 25,000 fans were in attendance for the first ...

Jackie Robinson made history on April 15, 1947, when he broke baseball’s color barrier to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field. While winning Rookie of the Year honors and helping the Dodgers ...