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Jackie Robinson Day: Red Sox uniforms will feature blue 42s to commemorate the 75th anniversary of MLB's color barrier being broken
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Today we honor Jackie Robinson! In 1997 #42 had been retired in the whole league and I was the last player to wear it. I wore the number with great honor
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Mariano Rivera: 10 things to know about baseball's new Hall of Famer
I own more than 3,000 DIFFERENT photos. This is one of my favorite 50 photos. This is a super rare photo collage. Only 420 individually numbered
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RARE! Jackie Robinson and Mariano Rivera Farewell to 42 Number 221 of 420 READ
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Mariano Rivera Might Never Have Worn 42 — Todd Radom Design
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Mariano Rivera the Last to Wear Jackie Robinson's No. 42 - Parade
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Jackie Robinson Day - Wikipedia
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Mariano Rivera - Mo. Simply the greatest closer in the major league.
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Mariano Rivera carried the legacy of 42 well
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Jackie Robinson honored throughout MLB and beyond