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Major League Baseball remembers No. 42 Jackie Robinson – The
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Jackie Robinson Day, when MLB players can wear No. 42
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April 15, 1997: Jackie Robinson's Number Retired
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42' offers plenty of worthwhile history lessons
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Baseball in Wartime - Jackie Robinson
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April 15, 1997: Jackie Robinson's Number Retired
Last player to wear No. 42 for each MLB team
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Jackie Robinson Facts
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Put No. 42 in the game
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42 Tells the Story of Jackie Robinson's Major League Breakthrough