CAAM #blackhistory: On April 10, 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes first black player signed to a Major League Baseball contract

Jackie Robinson; First African American Major League Baseball Player, News

Jackie Robinson's first Major League contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers is up for auction

After Hours with Amy Lawrence - #SportsFBF - 1947 Jackie Robinson becomes first black player of the 20th century to sign a MLB contract; Brooklyn GM, Branch Rickey announces Dodgers had bought

Jackie Robinson's ground-breaking contract on display

Jackie Robinson's contract bought by the Brooklyn Dodgers, becomes first black player in major league baseball – New York Daily News

Jackie Robinson Was Not the Only Black Player for the Dodgers in 1947 or for His Lone Season With the Montreal Royals

CAAM #blackhistory: On April 16, 1966, Bill Russell becomes the first African American head coach in the NBA

On This Day, April 11: Jackie Robinson makes debut in MLB exhibition game

Jackie Robinson's First Contracts on Display in Philly

Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier April 15, 1947

This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Signs First Major League Contract With Brooklyn

A Letter from Jackie Robinson: Civil Rights Advocate