Remembering Jackie Robinson’s Breakthrough: A Talk with Baseball Historian James A. Riley

67 years ago, on April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson, who was born in Cairo, GA, broke the color line in major league baseball.  But as much as baseball officials celebrate the occasion, and as often as they re-tell the story, some parts of it remain little-known.  Meanwhile, Major League Baseball is struggling to attract African-Americans as spectators, players, and team officials.  WABE’s Denis O’Hayer spoke with baseball historian James A. Riley, who has written 6 books on the Negro Leagues.