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

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.

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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.

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