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1945 Kansas City Monarchs, No. 5 Jackie Robinson – Oldtime Baseball Game
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Jackie Robinson wouldn't have been possible without Hilton Smith
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Jackie Robinson made his mark in the Minor Leagues
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Sports Heroes Who Served: Baseball Great Jackie Robinson Was WWII Soldier > U.S. Department of Defense > Story
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Jackie Robinson, The Anderson Monarchs
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Jackie Robinson Day
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Philly youths follow in Jackie Robinson's footsteps
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TIME for Kids Honoring a Legend
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1945 Kansas City Monarchs, No. 5 Jackie Robinson – Oldtime Baseball Game