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How much money did Jackie earn his 1st year in the Major League?
In 1945 he earned a $3,500 signing bonus and a monthly salary of $600 playing for the Montreal Royals, a Dodgers minor league team. That signing bonus is worth around $50,000 in today’s dollars. In 1947 when he made his Major League debut, Jackie’s salary…
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What year did the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the New York Yankees?
On October 4, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers win the World Series at last, beating the New York Yankees 2-0. Also to know is Who played in the World Series in 1959? Los Angeles Dodgers over Chicago White Sox (4-2) Considering this, Who beat the Yankees…