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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 42. Chapters: Jackie Robinson, Chase Utley, Eric Byrnes, Troy Glaus, Chris Chambliss, Todd Zeile, Jeff Conine, Dave Roberts, Jim Colletto, Garrett Atkins, Steve Bono, Ron Roenicke, Torey Lovullo, Jim Parque, Jack Gifford, Matt Young, Rob Rasmussen, Eric Valent, Adam Melhuse, Eric Karros, Bob Hamelin, Shane Mack, Bill Haselman, Bobby Brown, Ben Francisco, Josh Roenicke, Rich Amaral, Casey Janssen, Mike Gallego, Gerrit Cole, Bobby Floyd, Andy Lopez, Luis Gomez, Mike Fyhrie, Tim Leary, Mike Young, Sean Berry, Tom Jacquez, Don Slaught, Trevor Bauer, Bud Stewart, Bill Bonham, Chris Pritchett, Ryan McGuire, Dave Schmidt, Jim York, Hector Ambriz, Gail Hopkins, Pat Dodson, Mike Magnante, Bill Brubaker, Floyd Chiffer, Pat Clements, Marshall Edwards, Glenn Mickens, Mike Edwards, Colin Ward, Dave Baker, Dave Rucker, Bob Adams, Frank Ernaga, Matt Morrison, Alex Sanchez, Marv Gudat. Excerpt: International League Major League Baseball Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31, 1919 - October 24, 1972) was the first black Major League Baseball (MLB) player of the modern era. Robinson broke the baseball color line when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. As the first black man to play in the major leagues since the 1880s, he was instrumental in bringing an end to racial segregation in professional baseball, which had relegated black players to the Negro leagues for six decades. The example of his character and unquestionable talent challenged the traditional basis of segregation, which then marked many other aspects of American life, and contributed significantly to the Civil Rights Movement. In addition to his cultural impact, Robinson had an exceptional baseball career. Over ten seasons, he played in six World Series and contributed to the Dodgers' 1955 World Championship. He was selected for six consecutive All-Star Games from 19...
