Robinson, Jackie

An African-American athlete of the twentieth century. In 1947, he became the first black person to play baseball in the major leagues.

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It was one month before 42, a biopic featuring Boseman as trailblazing baseball star Jackie Robinson, was set to hit theaters.

He was a witness to history with Jackie Robinson, eating with him, playing cards with him and enjoying some quality time together.

At one point in the film, Ellis tears up while reading a letter sent to him by Jackie Robinson.

Several outlets compared him to Jackie Robinson as a trailblazer.

Back then, at least they had Jackie Robinson and Sammy Davis Jr.

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