1945 Kansas City Monarchs, No. 5 Jackie Robinson – Oldtime Baseball Game

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History: Jackie Robinson played his only year in the Negro leagues with black baseball's most storied team. Pitching greats Satchel Paige and Hilton Smith were teammates. On April 16 Jackie had a tryout with the Boston Red Sox, along with fellow Negro leaguers Sam Jethroe and Marvin Williams.

Ebbets Field Flannels Kansas City Monarchs 1945 Home Jersey

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The lessons and legacy of Negro Leagues Baseball resonate beyond the diamond – Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Ahead of their time, the Monarchs had a minor league affiliate and are credited with being the first baseball team to hold night games when they brought a portable lighting system to games beginning in 1930. Notable Players Ernie Banks (#28) Cool Papa Bell (#18) Satchel Paige (#25) Jackie Robinson (#5) Buck O'Neil (#22) This product is an historical representation of the defunct team in the description. The product is in no way affiliated with any existing team, league or other organization.

Monarchs Block Letters NLB Jersey, Medium / Cream (1953)

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