Jackie Robinson's MLB Debut

April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson makes his Major League debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers to become the first black player in the major leagues since the 1880. Robinson would enjoy a Hall of Fame career with the Dodgers. He was the National League MVP in 1949, National League Rookie of the Year in 1947. He was two-time stolen base champion, and was on the National League All-Star team six times.  He hit .311 for his career, had an on base percentage of .409, and slugging percentage of .474. He was honored by Major League Baseball by having his number retired by all teams. In 1962, Robinson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Duke Snider Hits Three-Run Walk off Home Run

At 36, Duke Snider played his lone season for the New York Mets, where he hit this three-run home run that was a walk off shot against the St. Louis Cardinals. Snider was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980, played the majority of his career with the Dodgers in Brooklyn. He hit 407 career home runs with 1333 RBI, with a career slash line of .295/.380/.540 (batting average, on base percentage, and slugging percentage). Snider known also as the Duke of Flatbush was an eight time all-star.