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71,239 in the 2009 season.
Jackie Robinson
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I think it was Willie Mays.
Jackie Robinson was the first player to break the Major League Baseball "Color Barrier". He broke the barrier wearing the number 42 which is now retired for all of Major League Baseball. The only player left wearing it is Marino Rivera of the New York Yankees. Jackie Robinson broke the barrier with The Brooklyn (now L.A.) Dodgers
Mostly to allow for travel time for players coming from all corners of the country, and also just to give baseball players a short break mid-season.
Jackie Robinson
They soak it in water, put it in the microwave for 15 seconds, then shape it to their head and wear it till it dries.
In MLB history, that is Barry Bonds with 39 home runs before the 2001 All-Star break.
Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Baseball on April 15, 1947. At that time he became the first African American to play Major League Baseball.
1947 was when Jackie breaks the color barrier
Yes, Major League Baseball players will get to see their families however this usually only happens in the event of playing games in their family's home state. Players will also use the All Star break in order to see their family provided they weren't added to the roster.