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April 15th, 1947-Jackie Robinson debuts

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief • April 15, 2025
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One of the most influential players in baseball history, Jackie Robinson, made his debut against the Boston Braves on opening day of the 1947 season. Starting at first base, he went 0/3, but scored the winning run in a 5-3 win for the Dodgers.

Robinson was 28 years old when he made his debut and played ten years for the Brooklyn Dodgers, winning Rookie of the Year and becoming the first black player to win MVP in 1949. On Jackie Robinson Day, all players, managers and umpires wear the number 42 in Robinson’s honor.

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Dylan Miller
Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
Dylan Miller is currently a Senior at Colonia High School. He enjoys participating in sports, earning varsity letters in cross country, winter track and spring track. In addition to participating in sports, Miller also follows the NFL, NBA and MLB. Scouting is a large part of Miller’s extracurricular activities as an Eagle Scout. At this level he will learn more about leadership and communication, which Miller is eager to add to his skill set as he prepares for college. When he’s not busy in school or running, he enjoys watching TV shows like Ted Lasso. He also likes listening to sports analysts Colin Cowherd, Jim Rome or Dan Patrick. He aspires to work in the sports field and run track in college.