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Remembering Roosevelt Stadium, Jackie Robinson and Johnny Temple

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Ken Dowell

Organized baseball’s color barrier was torn down here. Continue reading →

Posted in Baseball, Sports | Tagged baseball, Frank Hague, Jackie Robinson, Jersey City, Jersey City Giants, Johnny Temple, Minor leagues, New Deal, New Jersey, Roosevelt Stadium, Works Progress Administration | 5 Comments
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