Jackie Robinson, right, Montreal Royals' shortstop and first black to be signed to a professional league contract in baseball history, crosses the plate in Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, N.J. April 18, 1946, after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Jersey City Giants. He's congratulated by Montreal outfielder George Shuba. The umpire is Art Gore. The Montreal team beat the Jersey City team 14-1. (AP PHoto)