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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier April 15, 1947
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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier 75 years ago
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Baseball Celebrates Robinson's Debut
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Rays' wins on Jackie Robinson Day, examined
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Jackie Robinson (1919-1972), broke - Image 1 from Jackie Robinson: 75 Years of Baseball Greatness
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Jackie Robinson - Wikipedia
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15 APR 2015: St. Louis Cardinals' Jhonny Peralta, left, strps back to first to beat the pick off throw to Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Adam Lind during a baseball game at Busch
Sports PITTSBURGH - On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke Baseball's color barrier when he made his historic MLB debut. Courtesy of MLB, here are some facts about #42 as we celebrate #JackieRobinsonDay! ⚾️⚾️
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Today in History: In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
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Jackie Robinson: Biography, Baseball Player, Activist
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Jackie Robinson's No. 42 is retired to honor the man who broke the color barrier in baseball in 1947.
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Jackie Robinson left lasting legacy