10 Things You May Not Have Known About Jackie Robinson

In just a few days, the movie “42,” which focuses on the life of legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson and his struggles as the first black player in Major League Baseball, will be released nationwide. Suggested Reading Three Friends Were Headed To A Beyoncé Concert, But One Dies On the Way. Guess What The Other…

In just a few days, the movie “42,” which focuses on the life of legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson and his struggles as the first black player in Major League Baseball, will be released nationwide.

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Many young baseball fans, who are into the game, don’t know much about Robinson and aside from the Internet this could be one of their many opportunities to learn more about the man that paved the way for players like Willie Mays, Barry Bonds and so many others.

Check out a list of 10 facts you may have not known about the groundbreaking baseball player.

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