When Robinson signed with Montreal, baseball and America changed forever
Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers' organization on Oct. 23, 1945.
Stories of Black baseball
Stories that highlight the lives and experiences of Black ballplayers through key moments in history, artifacts and baseball cards.
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Doby blazed trails on, off field
On June 30, 1978, Larry Doby became the second Black manager in AL/HL history.
Frank Robinson stars in first big league game
Frank Robinson made his major league debut with the Cincinnati Reds on April 17, 1956.
#Shortstops: Playing for the 'Right' Reasons
Josh Barfield donated his bat to the Hall of Fame following the Civil Rights Game on March 31, 2007.
#CardCorner: 1969 Topps Donn Clendenon
Donn Clendenon appeared on not just one but two versions of cards in Topps 1969 series.
#Shortstops: Dark Town Battery
Dark Town Battery, a mechanical bank, brings to light the intersection of American culture, politics and race relations during the 19th century.
#CardCorner: 1969 Topps Leon Wagner
Leon Wagner's 1969 Topps card features the outfielder in a Reds uniform, a team for which he never played.
Frank Robinson’s legacy includes history on the field and in the dugout
Frank Robinson left his mark as a record-setting player and as the first African-American manager in big league history.
Yankees' acquisition of Raines helps kick-start dynasty
Tim Raines was traded from the White Sox to the Yankees on Dec. 28, 1995, and helped New York win World Series titles in 1996 and 1998.
Rice named AL MVP after historic 1978 season
In 1978, Jim Rice's incredible season earned him the AL MVP Award.
#CardCorner: 1978 Topps Earl Williams
Earl Williams' 1978 Topps card was the last of his eight-year big league career.
#CardCorner: 1982 Topps Dick Davis
Dick Davis had a solid six-year big league career - and a place in a child's imagination.
Mays-Newcombe barnstorming tour of 1955 set records, broke barriers
The Mays-Newcombe All-Stars could be the greatest team you've never heard of.
Paige debuts with Indians at 42
On July 9, 1948, Satchel Paige pitched in his first American League game at the age of 42.
Doby made history with Indians
On July 3, 1947, the Newark Eagles agreed to sell the contract of Larry Doby to the American League's Cleveland Indians.
Doby blazed trails on, off field
On June 30, 1978, Larry Doby became the second Black manager in AL/HL history.
#CardCorner: 1968 Topps Ed Charles
Ed Charles remains a symbol of perseverance on the field and off.