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42 facts about Jackie Robinson to celebrate the 75th anniversary of his breaking the color barrier
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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier 75 years ago
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The Breakthrough: In May 1947 Jackie Robinson proved he belonged in the bigs - Sports Illustrated
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Jackie Robinson becomes first African American player in Major League Baseball, April 15, 1947
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Jackie Robinson in 1947: Debut with the Dodgers – Society for American Baseball Research
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Jackie Robinson: Brooklyn Dodgers legend and civil rights pioneer - Jackie Robinson
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Jackie Robinson made MLB history on this day in 1947 - Sports Illustrated
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Jackie Robinson's 1947 MLB season began with spring training in Cuba
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May 30, 1947: Braves' Memorial Day sweep spoils Jackie Robinson's Boston debut – Society for American Baseball Research
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Robinson as a Dodger: 1947 to 1956, Baseball, the Color Line, and Jackie Robinson, Articles and Essays, By Popular Demand: Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, 1860s-1960s, Digital Collections
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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier 75 years ago
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Robinson as a Dodger: 1947 to 1956, Baseball, the Color Line, and Jackie Robinson, Articles and Essays, By Popular Demand: Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, 1860s-1960s, Digital Collections
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Jackie Robinson: Breaking Major League Baseball's Color Barrier - Kentake Page
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Jackie Robinson's D.C. performances: 1947, Baseball star an…