Posted on Feb 2, 2023

This Day in History: Jackie Robinson breaks the color barrier

MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.

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This Day in History: Jackie Robinson breaks the color barrier

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

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Incredible story and a man who refused to play the victim. He wouldn't recognize or approve of much of the behavior of today's young people.

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SSG William Jones

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Spot on, Lt Col Charlie Brown.

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LTC Trent Klug

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This is my favorite picture of Jackie. He was with the Montreal Royals in 1946 and he had just hit a home run. The player shaking his hand was George Shuba.
Shuba's son said this was the only baseball memorabilia his dad had displayed in his house

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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.

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Shuba was a guy who never really caught on in the Show, but had several good seasons in Brooklyn and LA as a backup who could play several positions and hit with moderate power.

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