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TIME for Kids Honoring a Legend
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Jackie Robinson and the “Double V” Campaign National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Play Ball! Paving the way for Jackie Robinson National Museum of African American History and Culture
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On this day in history, Jan. 31, 1919, Jackie Robinson is born in Georgia — baseball pioneer, WWII veteran
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Jackie Robinson made MLB history on this day in 1947 - Sports Illustrated
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As MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson, dearth of black pitchers concern many
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67 years after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier, Major League Baseball looks very different
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Insider Magazine: How Jackie Robinson's family carries on his legacy, by Rowan Kavner
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Jackie Robinson in 1947: Debut with the Dodgers – Society for American Baseball Research
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Jackie Robinson Showed Me How to Fight On, Not Fight Back - The New York Times
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MLB announces year-long celebration to honor Jackie Robinson
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TIME for Kids
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The Life Story of Jackie Robinson Activity Pack – Heart 2 Heart Teaching
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Betting On Baseball And 42 Prop Bets In Honor Of Jackie Robinson Day