October 30. Jackie Robinson signs contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945.

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October 30, 1945.  Jackie Robinson of the Kansas City Monarchs signs contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers.Photo of Robinson and Dodger manager Leo Durocher in March of 1947 shaking hands at spring training in Havana, Cuba.

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