The Untold History of Sports in AmericaThe Untold History of Sports in America
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Jackie Robinson and Baseball's Great Experiment

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In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier as a Brooklyn Dodger. He and his family received death threats, teammates signed a petition refusing to play with him, and he was trained to ignore racist taunts from the crowd. Matt Andrews explores Robinson's career, his impact on American history, and the hidden cost of integration in sports. 

 

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Join celebrated history professor Matthew Andrews for discussions about sports from their earliest d 
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