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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
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120 Jackie Robinson Pee Wee Reese Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
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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 broke baseball's color barrier
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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
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Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
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Today in History: In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier