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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier 75 years ago
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Jackie Robinson broke modern MLB color barrier 75 years ago
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Baseball Hall of Fame Will Create New Exhibit on Race - The New
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Jackie Robinson (1919-1972) - Baseball Legend and Civil Rights
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The Breakthrough: In May 1947 Jackie Robinson proved he belonged
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Jackie Robinson Biography, Statistics, Number, Facts, & Legacy
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What happened the day Jackie Robinson made his major-league debut
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Trailblazers: Jackie Robinson: Breaking Barriers in Baseball
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42' shows why Jackie Robinson still matters