August 28, 1945 - Jackie Robinson, first met Branch Rickey who was the general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers at his office at 215 Montague Street in Brooklyn. After a dramatic, challenging, legendary interview, the two signed an agreement that would make Jackie Robinson the first African American to play for a MLB team. #History #JackieRobinson #BranchRickey #baseball #MLB #civilrights

On this day in 1962, Jackie Robinson was elected to the Hall of Fame. Here’s Jackie and Rachel Robinson shortly after getting the word. Rachel has been working tirelessly for decades as a civil rights advocate. #JackieRobinson #RachelRobinson #TheJackieRobinsonFoundation #civilrights