A Big Day for Baseball

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What was a significant event in baseball history on April 15, 1947?

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Jackie Robinson played his first game in the major leagues.

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What is a baseball?

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A round ball used in the game of baseball.

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Who was Jackie Robinson?

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A famous baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.

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What does it mean to break the color barrier?

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To allow people of different races to participate equally in a sport.

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What is a batboy?

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A person, usually a young boy, who helps the baseball team by carrying bats and other equipment.

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What team did Jackie Robinson play for?

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The Brooklyn Dodgers.

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What is the role of a librarian?

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A librarian helps people find books and information.

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What is a baseball cap?

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A type of hat worn by baseball players and fans.

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What is the significance of the Brooklyn Dodgers?

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They were the first Major League Baseball team to have an African American player, Jackie Robinson.

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What is a major league?

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The highest level of professional baseball in the United States.