Brooklyn Heights in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Where the Dodgers Made Baseball History and Jackie Robinson Changed America
Photographed By Patrick Bentsen, July 13, 2010
1. Where the Dodgers Made Baseball History and Jackie Robinson Changed America Marker
During these "golden years" in the team's history, the business officers of the Brooklyn Dodgers Baseball Club were here, at 215 Montague Street. And in these offices, on August 28, 1945, Jackie Robinson, a rising star of the Negro Leagues, met with Branch Rickey, Dodger President and General Manager, and signed an agreement to play for the Dodger organization, thus initiating the process of becoming the first African-American player on a major league baseball team—integrating the major league and making baseball truly the pastime of all the nation.
Erected 1998 by EAB and the Brooklyn Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. 40° 41.638′ N, 73° 59.45′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Brooklyn Heights. Marker is at the intersection of Montague Street and Court Street
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christopher Columbus (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington A. Roebling (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Cashmore (about 300 feet away); Brooklyn Heights (about 300 feet away); Henry Ward Beecher (about 400 feet away); Brooklyn Heights / Downtown Brooklyn (about 500 feet away); The Brooklyn Historical Society (about 500 feet away); Brooklyn Borough Hall (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Additional commentary.
1. Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was a natural born athlete and Civil Rights Activist from an early age. In 1941, Jackie was honorably discharged from the military for refusing to sit in the back of the military bus. Upon signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1946, Jackie had to suppress his activism and his inclination to strike back at that those against integration.
The signing at the site, created backlash from the community, as well as Major and Negro League team owners. Jackie later moved on to be the Rookie of the Year and the League's Most Valuable Player. All the while,
Photographed By Todd Florio, July 15, 2010
2. TD Bank on the Corner of Montague Street and Cadman Plaza West
The Jackie Robinson marker is to the left of the door below the sign with the digital clock.
— Submitted July 29, 2010, by Patrick Bentsen of Bronx, New York.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2010, by Patrick Bentsen of Bronx, New York. This page has been viewed 1,887 times since then and 48 times this year. Last updated on July 29, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. Photos: 1. submitted on July 29, 2010, by Patrick Bentsen of Bronx, New York. 2. submitted on August 2, 2010, by Todd Florio of Brooklyn, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
