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Jackie Robinson Baseball Hall of Fame 18 x 14 Framed Plaque Art
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Last player to wear No. 42 for each MLB team
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April 15, 1997: Jackie Robinson's Number Retired
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April 15, 1997: Jackie Robinson's Number Retired
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Why are MLB players wearing No. 42 jerseys today?
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NYC Jackie Robinson Museum opens to honor baseball, legacy
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Robinson, Jackie Baseball Hall of Fame
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April 15, 1997: Jackie Robinson's Number Retired
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