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Goold: How Jackie Robinson shifted power in the National League
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The only day MLB players can wear No. 42? Jackie Robinson Day
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Jackie Robinson Fan Page
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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier 75 years ago
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ESPN on X: An icon and a trailblazer. It's been 75 years since
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Celebrating the 75 anniversary of the man who broke the color
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42 facts about Jackie Robinson to celebrate the 75th anniversary
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42 facts about Jackie Robinson on his 100th birthday
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2022 marks 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's