The ‘colour line’ effectively broke when Joe Louis became world champion just before the outbreak of the Second World War.

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1987 — Wayne Gretzky wins 7th straight NHL scoring title. 1989 — LA Dodgers Orel Hershiser’s consecutive scoreless streak of 59 innings ends.

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Joe Louis knocks out Jack Roper at 2:20 of the first round in Los Angeles to retain the world heavyweight title. 1947 — Jackie Robinson bunts for his 1st major league hit.

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