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TIL that Jackie Robinson, the first African American professional baseball player, had his uniform number retired by all MLB teams. He was the first pro athlete in any sport to be so
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GoingDeep: By using grandfather clauses, baseball history often comes full circle
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The Life And Career Of Mo Vaughn (Complete Story)
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Put No. 42 in the game
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Mo Vaughn 2003 Bazooka MINI NO. 42 on eBid United States
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Former Red Sox slugger Mo Vaughn liable for unpaid taxes, federal appeals court rules
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Best Red Sox players by uniform number
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Most home runs from player born in each state
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Last player to wear No. 42 for each MLB team