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On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson played his first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first African-American in the major leagues. During his first season in the majors, Robinson played in 151 games, hit .297, stole more bases than anyone else in the National League and was awarded the first-ever Rookie of the Year title. In 1949, he was named the National League's Most Valuable Player. In 1955, Robinson helped the Dodgers defeat the New York Yankees to win the World Series. He retired from baseball in 1956, with a career batting average of .311, 1,518 hits and 137 home runs. Today we have the song Brooklyn Bridge by DARREN HANLON.