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Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, dies of a heart attack in 1972 – New York Daily News
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The Glory of Baseball: Carl Erskine's Treasure Chest of Dodgers Lore
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8:39 p.m.: Teammate Erskine remembers Jackie Robinson, Local News
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Carl Erskine honored by Hall of Fame with O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award, by Mark Langill
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An Exclusive Interview With Dodgers Legend Carl Erskine - Sports Collectors Digest
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Erskine recalls friendships with Jackie Robinson, Don Zimmer
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Carl Erskine film depicts 'The Best We've Got', Local News
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Carl Erskine – Society for American Baseball Research
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Brooklyn Dodger Legend Carl Erskine joins The Fellas (Summer Classic)
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First person: Dodgers' Carl Erskine remembers Jackie Robinson - Los Angeles Times
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The Breakthrough: In May 1947 Jackie Robinson proved he belonged in the bigs - Sports Illustrated
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Meet Joe Black: Jackie Robinson's roommate was trailblazer, too