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Jackie Robinson: Biography, Baseball Player, Activist
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The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) - Turner Classic Movies
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TIL that not only did Branch Rickey sign Jackie Robinson, he also
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This Date in Baseball - Branch Rickey announced signing of Jackie
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New York Mets at San Diego Padres - MLB Game Summary - Jun 03
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Baseball In Pics - Branch Rickey announces the signing of Jackie
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The Year of Jackie Robinson's Mutual Love Affair With Montreal
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Round Rock man's grandfather signed Jackie Robinson, first black