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Jackie Robinson : Spider Jorgensen : April 15, 1947
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum - Today we celebrate Hall of Famer and icon Jackie Robinson. Happy Jackie Robinson Day! #Jackie42 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers - Spider Jorgensen, Pee Wee Reese
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John Donald “Spider” Jorgensen (1919-2003) - Find a Grave Memorial
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Jackie Robinson: 5 famous Brooklynites share memories of Dodgers legend on 70th anniversary of big-league debut – New York Daily News
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When Jackie Robinson Made History, the Sports Pages Shrugged
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In Elizabeth, Robinson's legacy touches hearts and minds
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Jackie Robinson Day: MLB Remembers 75th Anniversary Of Robinson Breaking Color Barrier – OutKick
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Baseball Historian - Part of the Sports Historian Network
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Spider Jorgensen - Wikipedia
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Photos: The life of Jackie Robinson
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April 17, 1947: Jackie Robinson records his first National League hit for Dodgers – Society for American Baseball Research
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Jackie Robinson — A portrait in courage
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What Happened the Day Jackie Robinson Made His MLB Debut 75 Years Ago – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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April 10, 1947: Jackie Robinson, a Royal at Ebbets Field – Society for American Baseball Research
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The day pro sports in America changed forever