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John Kennedy - This Great Game
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Inside the Phillies' honoring of their first African American
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Houston Astros: Dusty Baker wins 1st World Series as manager
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Tracing Black Players' MLB Impact from Jackie Robinson to Today's
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Jackie Robinson: Biography, Baseball Player, Activist
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Inside Jacqueline Kennedy's Unique Bond With Son John F. Kennedy Jr.
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John Irvin Kennedy was the Phillies' first black player. Why has
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Larry Doby, Don Newcombe first Major Leaguers to play in NPB
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Dallas Green, who managed Philadelphia Phillies to 1st title, dies