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Jackie Robinson Day Started with Ken Griffey Jr - Last Word On
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Ken Griffey Jr. Started Wearing 42 on Jackie Robinson Day! #shorts
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Griffey will honor Robinson by wearing retired No. 42
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Ken Griffey Jr's groundbreaking idea inspired Jackie Robinson Day
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Remembering Jackie Robinson Day
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Ken Griffey Jr. Started Wearing 42 on Jackie Robinson Day! #shorts
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Ken Griffey Jr. Started Wearing 42 on Jackie Robinson Day! #shorts