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.
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Apr 16, 2022, 2:38 AM
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12ds agoMajor 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.
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There is a statue in Journal Square to mark the milestone.
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