There are many factors of people who have contributed the desegregation of Baseball, which in 1945 ended when the first black player Jackie Robinson was signed to The Brooklyn Dodgers. ... African American newspaper writers started to campaign to counteract the "conspiracy of silence" that wouldn't permit skilled African American professional players from playing for organized minor and major league baseball teams. ... Branch Rickey tried to convince other baseball owners to line up a group of players he wanted and all they needed was for them to sign a contract. ... Many peop...

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As baseball clubs were transformed into entertainment businesses, so grew their need for first-rate players who could attract paying crowds. ... Although distinctions between players and their clubs (now really small businesses) had been hardening for years, the National League formalized the division, which has continued until today. ... Owners moved the clubs frequently, while rival leagues sprung up and competed for players and spectators. ... And all negative things baseball players do off the field, we do not condone. ... Currently, baseball is integrated in that there are large numbers o...

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This movie consisted of mass racism, tremendous courage, and the development of a new era for Major League Baseball. ... Out of the 400 players that competed in the MLB in 1947, Jackie was, without a doubt, the most conspicuous athlete overall just because his skin was a darker shade than most competitors. ... Despite resenting segregation, Jackie Robinson changed the face of baseball the moment he played his first Major League game in 1947, especially considering that his first hit was a home run. ... Jackie Robinson displayed a whole new asset to baseball by breaking its color barrier, and ...

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