He started at first base after spending time in the military and starring for the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro Leagues. Jackie Robinson wore an Organization for Civil Rights badge when he ...

(NEXSTAR) — Every MLB player, regardless of team or position, will be wearing the exact same jersey ... In 1945, Robinson played in the Negro Baseball League for the Kansas City Monarchs.

Following his release from army service, he joined the Negro leagues' Kansas City Monarchs ... On this day i.e., April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson was the first African-American baseball player ...

Kansas City Royals infielder Tyler Tolbert sat at his locker wearing a “Breaking Barriers” T-shirt in honor of MLB legend Jackie Robinson. It was a special day for him. This week, Tolbert had ...