The Boston Braves major league baseball team was not integrated back in 1945. They
brought in Jackie Robinson, Sam Jethroe, and two other Negro League players for a
tryout. At that time, things did not work out. The team rejected integration back then.

But five years later, the team tried again, bringing Jethroe back. On Apr. 18, 1950,
Jethroe made his Major League Baseball debut. He earned Rookie of the Year honors
and led the National League in stolen bases. Jethroe played until 1954, when he retired
from the game.