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Robinson, John Roosevelt "Jackie, House

New York, New York
County of Kings.
National Register Number: 76001226
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling.
Certified Local Government: YES

Statement of Significance (as of designation - May 11, 1976):
Home (1947-50) of the baseball player who in 1947 became the first African-American to play in the major leagues, thus breaking the color barrier to full integration in professional team sports.


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