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Jackie Robinson Day 2021: MLB players wear 42 to honor legend
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MLB is honoring the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues
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Jackie Robinson Day 2021: MLB players wear 42 to honor legend
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Why did Jackie Robinson choose the number 42? - Quora
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Twins reflect on Jackie Robinson Day
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Leaf – SABR's Baseball Cards Research Committee
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The 2019 “Baseball Movie” Awards - Twinkie Town
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One more time for The Infield
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Completing another all-time favorite
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Baseball & Family (Part 1): The Bros. - Twinkie Town
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There will never be another
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Despite its Hollywood ending, Rod Carew did not write a happy