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Jackie Robinson: This I Believe In 1947, Jackie Robinson pioneered the integration of American professional athletics by becoming the first black player in Major League Baseball. In a 1952 essay recorded for Edward R. Murrow's radio series This I Believe, Robinson discusses his fight against prejudice.

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In 1947, Jackie Robinson pioneered the integration of American professional athletics by becoming the first black player in Major League Baseball.

In a 1952 essay recorded for Edward R. Murrow's radio series This I Believe, Robinson discusses his fight against prejudice.