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Jackie Robinson becomes first African American player in Major League Baseball, April 15, 1947
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Jackie Robinson 1947 debut ticket stub sells for record $480K – KIRO 7 News Seattle
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Jackie Robinson made MLB history on this day in 1947 - Sports Illustrated
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