Editorial Editorial Creative (RM) Creative (RF) NFL Content NFL AP Content Advanced search Advanced Search X Advanced Search Back to search results Jackie Robinson Overview Get price Jackie Robinson (right), former baseball and football star with U.C.L.A., and an infielder with the Kansas City Monarchs last season, signs with the Montreal Royals of the International League to become the first African American to play in organized baseball at Montreal, Oct. 23, 1945. Left to right are: Romeo Gauvreau, vice president of the Royals; Hector Racine, president of the Royals; Branch Rickey Jr., head of the Brooklyn Dodger farm system of which Montreal is a member, and Robinson. (AP Photo) Use Information This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. ID: 4510230248 Creation Date: October 23, 1945 12:00:00 AM Submission Date: January 04, 2012 05:08:24 PM Photographer: Anonymous Source: AP Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS Special Instructions: ;R53625;;R53625; Resolution: 3000 x 2128 3.93 MB Person: Jackie Robinson Subject: Minor league baseball, MLB baseball, Sports, Professional baseball, Baseball, Men's sports, Baseball Location: Montreal, Canada Transmission Reference: APHS162545 Byline Title: STR Caption Writer: IP SB Usage Notes: This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. X Message Box Cancel Ok No Yes
