April 15, 1947- Jackie Robinson becomes 1st African-American to play in the MLB

By: Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter

April 15, 2019

April 15, 1947- Jackie Robinson becomes 1st African-American to play in the MLB

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On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American player in the MLB. Robinson was a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers, and would go on to have a long career. The MLB still celebrates him on this day each year, as all players wear number 42.

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Zachary Kaye, Fall Reporter

Zachary Kaye is a 17 year old Senior at Colonia High School, with his birthday on September 30. He plays football for the school and is a captain of the team. When not playing, he is a huge sports fan and enjoys watching sports. One of his favorite activities during the NFL season is participating in Fantasy Football with his friends. His favorite sports teams are the NFL Philadelphia Eagles, the MLB New York Mets, and the NBA Philadelphia 76ers. Another hobby of his is to watch movies, mainly superhero ones. His favorite movies are Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Thor Ragnarok. Kaye is very big into music and his favorite artist is the singer/rapper Post Malone, although he enjoys almost all genres. He Lives at home with his mother and his sister. He is not sure of a major yet and hopes to go to either Quinnipiac University or Rowan University and find a passion for something within the next few years.

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April 15, 1947- Jackie Robinson becomes 1st African-American to play in the MLB

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