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Jackie Robinson becomes first African American player in Major League Baseball, April 15, 1947
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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier April 15, 1947
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1947: Robinson breaks baseball color barrier - Mississippi Today
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Robinson debuts five days after signing with Dodgers
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Jackie Robinson Was Not the Only Black Player for the Dodgers in 1947 or for His Lone Season With the Montreal Royals
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Jackie Robinson's contract bought by the Brooklyn Dodgers, becomes first black player in major league baseball – New York Daily News
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Jackie Robinson made MLB history on this day in 1947 - Sports Illustrated
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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier April 15, 1947
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Jackie Robinson's first Major League Baseball contract up for auction for first time - ESPN
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Jackie Robinson's contract bought by the Brooklyn Dodgers, becomes first black player in major league baseball – New York Daily News
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Jackie Robinson's contract bought by the Brooklyn Dodgers, becomes first black player in major league baseball – New York Daily News
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Jackie Robinson's contract bought by the Brooklyn Dodgers, becomes first black player in major league baseball – New York Daily News
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Jackie Robinson's signed contracts to be on temporary display at the New-York Historical Society
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Jackie Robinson's ground-breaking contract on display
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Jackie Robinson & Civil Rights – Education Updates