The Unknown Truth Behind Jackie Robinson's Unbelievable Road to Success

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On November 1st, 1945, the Brooklyn Dodgers decided to offer Jackie a position on their international team. This team was called the Montreal Royals. Jackie was the first person of color to ever be invited to play on a team with white people. While this was an enormous step for the inclusion of people of color in professional sports, the battle was far from over.

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