Jackie Robinson's First Game

Donate to the CDC Foundation here Donate to Feeding America here Donate to One Blood here In the city of Daytona Beach, right after World War II, a legendary player would break major league baseball's color barrier for the very first time. One year later, he would do it again. How did he get there? How did the amazing work of those who came before him make it possible? What world did Jackie Robinson leave behind? Follow Wait Five Minutes on Twitter Follow Wait Five Minutes on Instagram Follow Wait Five Minutes on Facebook Email the show at [email protected]! Thank you to Rick Swaine for his assistance on this episode. You can check out some of Rick's baseball history books right here! Thank you to Fayn LeVille for sitting down with me a few weeks ago. Visit her at the Halifax Historical Museum in Daytona! If you enjoyed this episode, you will enjoy these as well! The Unbeatable Dolphins The Grapefruit League If you would like to follow the Tampa Bay Times coronavirus update Facebook page, you can check it out right here. The photography used in the marketing of this show is by Lauren Nix. Check out more of her art right here! Songs Traveling to Louisiana Frozen Creek Desert Ghost Town Brain - Instrumental Retro Love After Midnight Good Thoughts Hear more music from Lobo Loco here!