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A detailed account of Jackie Robinson's first day in the Majors, by Jon Weisman
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D-BAT Sports - 74 years ago today, Jackie Robinson became the first African- American to play in the MLB. #JackieRobinsonDay
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Jackie Robinson Showed Me How to Fight On, Not Fight Back - The New York Times
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Jackie Robinson becomes first African American player in Major League Baseball, April 15, 1947
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On This Day, April 11: Jackie Robinson makes debut in MLB exhibition game
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Jackie Robinson Day Museum of the City of New York
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FOX Sports: MLB on X: 75 years ago today, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball. Today, we honor his legacy. #JackieRobinsonDay / X
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Today is Jackie Robinson Day - UCLA
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67 years after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier, Major League Baseball looks very different
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Chadwick Boseman Died on Jackie Robinson Day After He Played Him in 42