Jackie Robinson made MLB history on this day in 1947 - Sports Illustrated

Jackie Robinson Museum honoring baseball, civil rights icon opens in NYC

The Breakthrough: In May 1947 Jackie Robinson proved he belonged in the bigs - Sports Illustrated

Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day, On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson broke MLB's color barrier. Jackie was a legend, trailblazer and civil rights icon #Jackie42, By Sports Illustrated

May 13, 1947: Jackie Robinson makes first appearance in Cincinnati with Dodgers – Society for American Baseball Research

Jackie Robinson Through the Years: A timeline of some of his greatest moments, plays and achievements

Richard Rothschild: Jackie Robinson's debut changed the game -- and the nation - Sports Illustrated

Jackie Robinson

On this day in history, Jan. 31, 1919, Jackie Robinson is born in Georgia — baseball pioneer, WWII veteran

Jackie Robinson was larger than life. He proved that on this day in 19