Useless Information Podcast

The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson - UI #021


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Jackie Robinson is best remembered for being the first African American to play for one of the Major League Baseball teams, but his 1944 court-martial for his refusal to "go to the back of the bus" nearly derailed his career. 

Also find out about the first UPC barcode, a trained squirrel, the world's longest beard, and twins marrying twins. 

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