The Dodgers , by playing Robinson , ended racial segregation that had relegated black players to the Negro leagues since the 1880 's .
Robinson broke the baseball color line when the Brooklyn Dodgers started him at first base on April 15 , 1947 .
The Brooklyn Dodgers , by playing Robinson , ended racial segregation that had relegated black players to the Negro leagues since the 1880 's .
Robinson broke the baseball color line when the Brooklyn Dodgers started him at first base on April 15 , 1947 .