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Jackie Robinson's historic baseball contracts that broke the color
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The Real Story of Baseball's Integration That You Won't See in 42
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On this day in history, Jan. 31, 1919, Jackie Robinson is born in
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Today in History: In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke Major League
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Jackie Robinson – Society for American Baseball Research
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Jackie Robinson Breaking the Color Barrier in 1947 Still Matters
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Black History Month: Recognizing Greatness - PSA Blog
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As MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson, number of African-American
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How Did Jackie Robinson Influence Society
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Nightengale: MLB to Celebrate Jackie Robinson's 100th Birthday in
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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier but these Black
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TIME for Kids Honoring a Legend
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Jackie Robinson in 1945: From Boston 'Tryout' to a Negro Leagues
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On the shoulders of Jackie Robinson, today's Dodgers players
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