Opening Day

On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson made history by becoming the first Black player in major-league baseball, stepping onto the field at Ebbets Field just after World War II. Despite his limited baseball experience and a fiery temperament, Robinson's journey marked a significant moment in the push for justice and integration in America. Drawing from interviews and newly discovered archives, Jonathan Eig presents a compelling portrait of Robinson as a fierce competitor who played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement, all set against the backdrop of an era poised for change.