Jackie Robinson - I had practiced with the tea...

I had practiced with the team, and the first scheduled game was with the University of Missouri. They made it quite clear to the Army that they would not play a team with a black player on it. Instead of telling me the truth, the Army gave me leave to go home.

Jackie Robinson

American Athlete

Born: Jan 31, 1919

Died: Oct 24, 1972

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