Photo of the Brooklyn Royal Giants taken in 1939, and autographed by Zack Clayton. The team played from 1905 – 1942, as an independent team, part of the Eastern Colored League, as well as the Negro National League. Article is from August 13, 1939 edition of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle.
Today In History
‘Baseball great Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on this date July 23, 1962. He is the first baseball player to break Major League Baseball’s color barrier that segregated the sport for more than 50 years. Jackie Robinson’s life and legacy will be remembered as one of the most important in American history.’
(photo: Jackie Robinson)
– CARTER Magazine
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