He left school in 1941 and was drafted the following year for Army service during World War II. ... On July 12, 1949, Jackie Robinson made his All-Star game debut for the National league. This was the first time that a black player participated in an All-Star game. ... On December 13, 1956, the Brooklyn Dodgers traded Jackie Robinson to the Dodger's rival team, the New York Giants in hopes that Robinson would be able to boost the low attendance. ... From 1964 to 1968 he served as special assistant for civil rights to Governor Nelson Rockefeller of New York. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

After reading this essay I hope fans and non- fans will see that the rule should not be used in this age of baseball. 2) I had actually never read the official rule as listed by Major League Baseball on the designated hitter. ... This topic also relates to my field of study in sports management. 6) That I hope you're a sports fan! ... The designated hitter is only primarily used in the American league and certain games like the World Series and All-Star game. ... Opening day of the 1973 baseball season saw the New York Yankees Ron Blomberg step up to the plate as the first player in Maj...

• Word Count: 1126
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School