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The 1952 World Series is usually remembered for Billy Martin's great catch of a Jackie Robinson pop fly with the bases loaded and two outs in the seventh inning of the seventh game. Full Article at Associated Content
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Citi Field will add new touches next season designed to give park more of a Mets presence (as opposed to Brooklyn Dodgers). Maybe the Mets aren't doomed to repeat their historic blunder after all. Full Article at New York Daily News
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 15: Ian Kinsler smiles after hitting a cycle while wearing jersey #42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson day during a game against the Baltimore Orioles on April 15, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. View Photo »
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Allowing the Hebron Fund to fundraise at Citi Field contradicts New York Mets and Major League Baseball's commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination, and is an insult to the legacy of Jackie Robinson.
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Mets fans have spoken. Saying they had heard their irate followers "loud and clear," the Mets yesterday revealed several changes to Citi Field to better reflect the team's history. Full Article at New York Post
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The team itself still needs to be fixed, but at least the Mets have taken a few major steps toward satisfying their fans' complaints about Citi Field.In response to a loud public outcry during the $850-million stadium's inaugural season, the Mets... Full Article at Newsday
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Today, the Mets announced a variety of changes to Citi Field. 1) The first base VIP entrance will be named after Gil Hodges; third Base VIP will honor Tom Seaver; left Field VIP will be named after Casey Stengel; and the outfield bridge will be named... Full Article at Metsblog.com
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KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 15: Grady Sizemore and Victor Martinez of the Cleveland Indians, wearing a #42 jersey during the Jackie Robinson Day game celebrate after a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on April 15, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City... View Photo »
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It’s a nice gesture, but he (Jordan) is not Jackie Robinson. Baseball did it because it had historical significance ... There actually were guys before Michael who could play the game. Then you should retire numbers that (Bill) Russell, Wilt (Chamberlain), and certainly Oscar (Robertson) wore. I underst...
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A press release from the Mets ... The Mets today announced plans to expand the presence of club history at Citi Field next season in a variety of ways, including renaming areas of the ballpark after Casey Stengel, Gil Hodges, Tom Seaver and William A. Full Article at New York Post
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In case you don’t know, the Boston Red Sox was the last MLB team to sign a black player - 14 long years after Jackie Robinson inked a deal with the Dodgers. Full Article at Sports By Brooks
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KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 15: Coco Crisp of the Kansas City Royals, wearing a #42 jersey during the Jackie Robinson Day game leads off from third base as Scott Lewis of the Cleveland Indians throws a pitch on April 15, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
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KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 15: Alex Gordon #4 of the Kansas City Royals, wearing a #42 jersey during the Jackie Robinson Day game flies out against the Cleveland Indians on April 15, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
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KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 15: Grady Sizemore of the Cleveland Indians, wearing a #42 jersey during the Jackie Robinson Day game dives to make a catch on Alex Gordon of the Kansas City Royals on April 15, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 15: Ian Kinsler #5 of the Texas Rangers celebrates a solo homerun while wearing jersey #42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson day during a game against the Baltimore Orioles on April 15, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 15: Ian Kinsler #5 of the Texas Rangers celebrates a solo homerun with manager Ron Washington while wearing jersey #42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson day during a game against the Baltimore Orioles on April 15, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.
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KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 15: Billy Butler of the Kansas City Royals, wearing a #42 jersey during the Jackie Robinson Day game stretches to force out Travis Hafner of the Cleveland Indians on April 15, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Los Angeles Dodgers Kids in the Field honor Jackie Robinson by wearing his #42 during a pre-game ceremony before the start of the baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on April 15, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
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KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 15: Tony Graffanino #4 of the Cleveland Indians, wearing a #42 jersey during the Jackie Robinson Day game slides to score a run in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals on April 15, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson day stands at third base as third base coach Larry Bowa looks on during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on April 15, 2009 in Los Angeles,...
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KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 15: Catcher Miguel Olivo of the Kansas City Royals, wearing a #42 jersey during the Jackie Robinson Day game throws to first base against the Cleveland Indians on April 15, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Los Angeles Dodgers Don Newcombe, a teammate of Jackie Robinson, throws out the ceremonial first pitch to one of the newest Dodgers before the start of the baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on April 15, 2009 in Los Angeles, Cal...
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KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 15: Willie Bloomquest of the Kansas City Royals, wearing a #42 jersey during the Jackie Robinson Day game throws to complete a double play as Shin-Soo Choo of the Cleveland Indians slides in on April 15, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 15: Pitcher Mark Hendrickson of the Baltimore Orioles throws against the Texas Rangers while wearing jersey #42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson day on April 15, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 15: Pitcher Mark Hendrickson of the Baltimore Orioles throws against the Texas Rangers while wearing jersey #42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson day on April 15, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 15: Pitcher Mark Hendrickson of the Baltimore Orioles throws against the Texas Rangers while wearing jersey #42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson day on April 15, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 15: Centerfielder Adam Jones #10 of the Baltimore Orioles while wearing jersey #42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson day makes the fly out on Hank Blalock of the Texas Rangers on April 15, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 15: Catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Kris Benson talk on the mound while wearing jersey #42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson day during a game against the Baltimore Orioles on April 15, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 15: Right fielder Nelson Cruz hits the wall while wearing jersey #42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson day on a double by Adam Jones of the Baltimore Orioles on April 15, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 15: Pitcher Kris Benson of the Texas Rangers throws against the Baltimore Orioles while wearing jersey #42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson day on April 15, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 15: Pitcher Kris Benson of the Texas Rangers throws against the Baltimore Orioles while wearing jersey #42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson day on April 15, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 15: Pitcher Kris Benson of the Texas Rangers throws against the Baltimore Orioles while wearing jersey #42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson day on April 15, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.
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KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 15: Alex Gordon #4 of the Kansas City Royals, wearing a #42 jersey during the Jackie Robinson Day game flies out against the Cleveland Indians on April 15, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
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