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Us: Meet 4 Pittsburgh Hall of Famers who never played for the Pirates
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Meet the Savannah Bananas, who wow fans and have MLB's attention - Los Angeles Times
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After Jackie: Players who followed Robinson to MLB also faced ongoing racism
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Jordan Walker carries Jackie Robinson's legacy as one of MLB's young Black rising stars: Cardinals Extra
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Jackie Robinson Day: MLB takes big step towards Black equality
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It's Bigger Than Baseball - NBC Sports
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Jackie Robinson - Wikipedia
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Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente remembered
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Boston Red Sox among MLB teams celebrating Juneteenth - ESPN