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The Breakthrough: In May 1947 Jackie Robinson proved he belonged in the bigs - Sports Illustrated
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September 17-29, 1946: Newark Eagles get the best of Kansas City Monarchs in Negro League World Series – Society for American Baseball Research
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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier but these Black players still faced racism
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Southern black baseball league celebrates 100th anniversary, remembers history of segregation
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1,126 1940 Baseball Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images - Getty Images
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Treasun 1947 Negro Leagues KC Monarchs vs. Harlem 12 X 8 Inches Retro Metal Tin Sign - Vintage Art Poster Plaque : Home & Kitchen
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Jackie Robinson - Wikipedia
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6 inches high x 36 inch long Panoramic Negro League team photograph. Shot from the original image. It was 90 years ago that the 1924 Kansas City
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