Jackie Robinson's Montreal Home Honoured

The home where Jackie Robinson lived during his stay in Montreal was honoured Monday with a gold-coloured plaque.

American diplomats, Montreal’s mayor, Robinson’s daughter and dozens of onlookers gathered to commemorate the day.

The event coincides with Black History Month, as Robinson went on to break pro-baseball’s infamous colour barrier.

Robinson stayed in Montreal in the summer of 1946 while he trained with the minor-league Montreal Royals.

The U.S. ambassador to Canada reminded spectators that he was there on behalf of an African-American president, unimaginable years ago. He thanked Montrealers for embracing Robinson, contributing to American civil rights and to the end of segregation in baseball.

Jackie Robinson died in 1972.