Jackie Robinson Dodgers Baseball Magazine Print 8x10"
The page from the 1950 Big Time Baseball sports publication highlights Jackie Robinson, a key figure in baseball history and a second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Born on January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia, Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947 when he debuted with the Dodgers. The page likely emphasizes his groundbreaking role in integrating the sport, which represented a monumental shift in baseball and American society. Featuring Robinson’s image in his Dodgers uniform suggests his centrality and prominence in the team during this era. Known for his athletic prowess and resilience, Robinson not only excelled in baseball with his speed and skill both defensively and offensively but also symbolized the challenges and triumphs of desegregation.