Thank You, Jackie: Players Who Benefited From Jackie Robinson

These great Black baseball players came after Jackie.

Thank You, Jackie - Jackie Robinson made history when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, breaking the league's racial barrier and eventually leading to the further integration of the MLB. In honor of this date, BET.com takes a look at other great African-American baseball legends that came after him. (Photo: Keystone/Getty Images)
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Kenny Williams - The former outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, Kenny Williams took on several administrative roles with the Sox post-retirement and was eventually promoted to general manager in 2000. He currently serves as executive vice president. (Photo: David Banks/Getty Images)D073644006.jpg

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Thank You, Jackie - Jackie Robinson made history when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, breaking the league's racial barrier and eventually leading to the further integration of the MLB. In honor of this date, BET.com takes a look at other great African-American baseball legends that came after him. (Photo: Keystone/Getty Images)

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