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At Jackie Robinson Ballpark, possible loss of a pro team looms over day honoring its namesake - The Boston Globe
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The Real Story of Baseball's Integration That You Won't See in 42 - The Atlantic
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Legacy: Negro League experience a blend of beauty, tragedy
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Black Men Out: African Americans in Baseball — NOISE
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