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58th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's first game in the big leagues

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    78 years ago on this date in 1947, Jackie Robinson leaves Ebbets Field after an historic day, it was his first game as a Brooklyn Dodger breaking down the color barrier that sadly existed
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    One of the best lines from "All in the Family":

    "It changed the whole complexion of the game'"

    - Archie Bunker
     
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