Montreal Royals

The Montreal Royals were a AAA farm club for the Brooklyn Dodgers during the years 1939-1960.

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AAA farm club - Brooklyn Dodgers

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The team holds a unique place in baseball history as being the first major-league affiliate to break the so-called "colour barrier". On October 23, 1945, Branch Rickey, Brooklyn Dodgers manager and owner, signed Jackie Robinson, an American of African descent. Robinson played with the Royals during the 1946 season. He then left to play for the Dodgers the following year.

Related Topics:
Colour barrier - October 23 - 1945 - Branch Rickey - Jackie Robinson - 1946

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