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April 15, 1997: Jackie Robinson's Number Retired
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Rich tradition of retired numbers part of game's legacy
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Mariano Rivera linked to Jackie Robinson for No. 42
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Yankees' Mariano Rivera Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1st Ever
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Jackie Robinson Day - Wikipedia
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Yankees Honor Mariano By Retiring #42 In Monument Park - CBS New York
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Griffey family dinner lessons led to enduring way to honor Jackie
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The Final 42: Looking Back At Mariano Rivera's Phenomenal Career
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Jackie Robinson Day - 2023 - Dodger
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No Mo: Mariano Rivera's legendary career coming to an end
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Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is 1st unanimous Hall of Fame pick
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2022 marks 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's
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MLB marks 67th anniversary of Jackie Robinson debut