Jersey Proud: Jackie Robinson plays first professional ball game in Jersey City

Major League Baseball legend Jackie Robinson played his first professional ball game in Jersey City 76 years ago.

News 12 Staff

Apr 16, 2022, 2:38 AM

Updated 985 days ago

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Major League Baseball legend Jackie Robinson played his first professional ball game in Jersey City 76 years ago. He was playing for Montreal and got played his first game at Roosevelt Stadium.
There is a statue in Journal Square to mark the milestone.