Jackie Robinson 1946 Montreal Royals Jersey

, (White 100% Polyester), Medium to 2Xl available

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Jackie Robinson becomes first African American player in Major League Baseball, April 15, 1947

This is a replica of the 1946 Montreal Royals road jersey. Jersey features a vintage flannel gray pattern with royal text and piping. Add your own name and number at no extra charge!.

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History:  On April 18, 1946, Jackie Robinson stepped onto the field for the Montreal Royals at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, NJ, against the Jersey City Giants and became the first player in modern history to break Organized Baseball's unwritten color line. Robinson (#9) went on to lead the International League in batting average and fielding percentage, and was promoted to Brooklyn the following season.

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