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“Barrier Breakers” apparel line honors African-Americans
Baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson was an
exceptional athlete who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. As
the National League’s 1949 Most Valuable Player, Jackie proved his talent to the world and changed the face of baseball forever. In 1997, in an unprecedented gesture commemorating Jackie’s importance to the future of American sports, the number he wore in his first season with the Brooklyn Dodgers, 42, was retired from use on
any Major League team.
Robinson’s name, however, was not retired from use on baseball jerseys, which has been good news for quality sports apparel company Headmaster,
Inc. The Santa Ana, California-based company will feature
Robinson’s name on the backs of authentic retro-style baseball jerseys, jackets and caps as a part of their new “Barrier Breakers” line. These products honor African-American Baseball Hall of Fame members who broke the color barrier by joining Major League baseball teams after beginning their professional careers in the Negro Leagues.
In addition to Robinson, CMG clients and baseball legends Roy Campanella and
Monte
Irvin’s names will also be featured on
this line of sports clothing. Campanella, a three-time National League MVP, was
the first African-American catcher in Major League Baseball. Irvin stole home
during the 1951 World Series and helped the New York Giants win two pennants.
After beginning their careers in the Negro Leagues, Campanella and Irvin became
major assets to their Major League teams.
The jerseys honoring these three precedent-setting athletes will cost approximately
$150 USD, while the jackets cost around $300 USD. The “Barrier Breakers” line will hit stores this fall.
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