In honor of Jackie Robinson day
Let's see your Jackie and other intergrators
1. 1940's. Petition to allow black players
2. Mike Gonzalez - first Latino manager with the cards for two interim stints in the late 30's
3. Ramon Herrera photo - first player to play in negro national league with Cuban stars and then MLB with Boston in 1925
4. Early photo with Estabon Pratts ( sitting far right) who with Juan violat became first latinos in the American minors with Jacksonville in 1904
5. Portion of program from Jackie's first all star tour after his 1946 season with Montreal. This was an integrated tour that features both negro league greats and white teammates from the royals- including Al campnanis who would later be branded a racist for comments he made as dodgers gm
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