May 13 in Dodgers History: A barrage of racial slurs is directed at Jackie Robinson by the Cincinnati fans at Crosley Field Brooklyn shortstop Pee Wee Reese, (1947)

[adrotate banner=”50″] On May 13, 1947 — During the pregame infield practice, a barrage of racial slurs is directed at Jackie Robinson by the Cincinnati fans during the Dodgers’ first visit to Crosley Field this season. Brooklyn shortstop Pee Wee Reese, a Southerner from Kentucky with friends attend

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