Jackie Robinson

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With a new movie out on the life story of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era, we revisit classic photos of the legendary baseball player.

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Explore the seminal moments in the lifetime of Jackie Robinson, the man who changed history on the ball field and beyond.

One of the most iconic players in baseball history, Jackie Robinson was a Hall of Famer and a hero for his exploits on the field with the Dodgers and for breaking the game’s color barrier in 1947. In honor of one of the all-time greats, here’s a timeline of some of his greatest moments, plays and achievements.