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Seventy-Five Years Ago, Jackie Robinson Changed History When He
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1947: Robinson breaks baseball color barrier - Mississippi Today
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A Ticket Stub From Jackie Robinson's Majors Debut Sells For A
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Heart of the Hamptons - Jackie Robinson (1919-1972) had a
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Photos: MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson
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Jackie Robinson broke modern MLB color barrier 75 years ago
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Jackie Robinson's No. 42 is retired to honor the man who broke the
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Today in History - April 15
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New Brooklyn Dodgers' first baseman, Jackie Robinson at batting
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Jackie Robinson Day: Every MLB player will wear No. 42 to honor