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    Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (L) and relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel celebrate their win in the first game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets at their MLB baseball game in Atlanta, Georgia, April 16, 2011. Both teams are wearing the number...

    Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann (L) and relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel celebrate their win in the first game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets at their MLB baseball game in Atlanta, Georgia, April 16, 2011. Both teams are wearing the number... View Photo »

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    Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Derek Lowe throws to a New York Mets batter in the sixth inning of their MLB baseball game in Atlanta, Georgia, April 16, 2011. Both teams are wearing the number 42 to commemorate the eighth annual Jackie Robinson Day.

    Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Derek Lowe throws to a New York Mets batter in the sixth inning of their MLB baseball game in Atlanta, Georgia, April 16, 2011. Both teams are wearing the number 42 to commemorate the eighth annual Jackie Robinson Day. View Photo »

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    Atlanta Braves batter Freddie Freeman watches his solo home run off New York Mets relief pitcher Pat Misch (not seen) in the sixth inning of their MLB baseball game in Atlanta, Georgia, April 16, 2011. Both teams are wearing the number 42 to commemorate...

    Atlanta Braves batter Freddie Freeman watches his solo home run off New York Mets relief pitcher Pat Misch (not seen) in the sixth inning of their MLB baseball game in Atlanta, Georgia, April 16, 2011. Both teams are wearing the number 42 to commemorate... View Photo »

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    Atlanta Braves batter Alex Gonzalez (R) is congratulated at the dugout after his second home run off New York Mets starting pitcher D.J. Carrasco in the fourth inning of their MLB baseball game in Atlanta, Georgia, April 16, 2011. Both teams are wearing...

    Atlanta Braves batter Alex Gonzalez (R) is congratulated at the dugout after his second home run off New York Mets starting pitcher D.J. Carrasco in the fourth inning of their MLB baseball game in Atlanta, Georgia, April 16, 2011. Both teams are wearing... View Photo »

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Children waiting to take part in pre game activities wear #42 before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, 2011 at Dodger Stadium...

    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Children waiting to take part in pre game activities wear #42 before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, 2011 at Dodger Stadium... View Photo »

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt (R) greets Don Newcombe, former Brooklyn Dodgers teammate of Jackie Robinson, before the game with the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day on April...

    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt (R) greets Don Newcombe, former Brooklyn Dodgers teammate of Jackie Robinson, before the game with the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day on April... View Photo »

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers (R, wearing #42) laughs with Don Newcombe, former Brooklyn Dodgers teammate of Jackie Robinson, before the game with the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie...

    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers (R, wearing #42) laughs with Don Newcombe, former Brooklyn Dodgers teammate of Jackie Robinson, before the game with the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie... View Photo »

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    HOUSTON - APRIL 15: Former Houston Astros J.R. Richard (L) and Enos Cabell talk with Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane (R) before pre-game ceremonies on Jackie Robinson Day at Minute Maid Park on April 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas.

    HOUSTON - APRIL 15: Former Houston Astros J.R. Richard (L) and Enos Cabell talk with Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane (R) before pre-game ceremonies on Jackie Robinson Day at Minute Maid Park on April 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas. View Photo »

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Don Newcombe, former Brooklyn Dodgers teammate of Jackie Robinson, waves before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch of the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball celebrates...

    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Don Newcombe, former Brooklyn Dodgers teammate of Jackie Robinson, waves before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch of the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball celebrates... View Photo »

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    LOS ANGELES - APRIL 15: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers (wearing #42) catches the ceremonial first pitch thrown by Don Newcombe, former Brooklyn Dodgers teammate of Jackie Robinson, before the game with the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball...

    LOS ANGELES - APRIL 15: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers (wearing #42) catches the ceremonial first pitch thrown by Don Newcombe, former Brooklyn Dodgers teammate of Jackie Robinson, before the game with the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball... View Photo »

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    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: Rickie Weeks #23 of the Milwaukee Brewers scores the tying run in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Nationals won the game 4-3 in ten innings. All...

    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: Rickie Weeks #23 of the Milwaukee Brewers scores the tying run in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Nationals won the game 4-3 in ten innings. All... View Photo »

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    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: Carlos Gomez #27 of the Milwaukee Brewers is tagged out at second base in the ninth inning by Danny Espinosa #18 of the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. All players, coaches and...

    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: Carlos Gomez #27 of the Milwaukee Brewers is tagged out at second base in the ninth inning by Danny Espinosa #18 of the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. All players, coaches and... View Photo »

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    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: Prince Fielder #28 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after getting hit by a pitch during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. All players, coaches and umpires are...

    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: Prince Fielder #28 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after getting hit by a pitch during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. All players, coaches and umpires are... View Photo »

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    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals steals third base in the tenth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park on April 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. All players, coaches and umpires are wearing #42 in honor...

    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals steals third base in the tenth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park on April 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. All players, coaches and umpires are wearing #42 in honor... View Photo »

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    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Alex Cora #13 after scoring the winning run in the tenth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park on April 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Nationals...

    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Alex Cora #13 after scoring the winning run in the tenth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park on April 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Nationals... View Photo »

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    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: Adam LaRoche #25 of the Washington Nationals drives in the winning run in the tenth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park on April 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Nationals won the game 4-3. All players,...

    WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: Adam LaRoche #25 of the Washington Nationals drives in the winning run in the tenth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park on April 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. The Nationals won the game 4-3. All players,... View Photo »

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    ST. PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 15: The Tampa Bay Rays celebrate their victory over the Minnesota Twins at Tropicana Field on April 15, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The players all wore the number 42 on their uniforms in honor of baseball legend Jackie...

    ST. PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 15: The Tampa Bay Rays celebrate their victory over the Minnesota Twins at Tropicana Field on April 15, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The players all wore the number 42 on their uniforms in honor of baseball legend Jackie... View Photo »

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    HOUSTON - APRIL 15: Jackie Robinson's #42 number is retired in the rafters with other former Houston Astros Mike Scott #33 and Nolan Ryan #24 at Minute Maid Park on April 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas.

    HOUSTON - APRIL 15: Jackie Robinson's #42 number is retired in the rafters with other former Houston Astros Mike Scott #33 and Nolan Ryan #24 at Minute Maid Park on April 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas. View Photo »

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    HOUSTON - APRIL 15: (L-R) Former Houston Astros players Jimmy Wynn, Enos Cabell,Kevin Bass, James Mouton and J.R. Richard on hand for Jackie Robinson Day at Minute Maid Park on April 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas.

    HOUSTON - APRIL 15: (L-R) Former Houston Astros players Jimmy Wynn, Enos Cabell,Kevin Bass, James Mouton and J.R. Richard on hand for Jackie Robinson Day at Minute Maid Park on April 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas. View Photo »

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    HOUSTON - APRIL 15: Special bases recognize Jackie Robinson Day at Minute Maid Park before the San Diego Padres play the Houston Astros on April 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas.

    HOUSTON - APRIL 15: Special bases recognize Jackie Robinson Day at Minute Maid Park before the San Diego Padres play the Houston Astros on April 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas. View Photo »

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About Jackie Robinson

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Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972) was the first African-American Major League Baseball player of the modern era. Although not the first African-American professional baseball player in United States history, Robinson's 1947 Major League debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers ended approximately 60 years of baseball... Full Article

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers (R, wearing #42) laughs with Don Newcombe, former Brooklyn Dodgers teammate of Jackie Robinson, before the game with the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, 2011 at...
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  1. LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers (R, wearing #42) laughs with Don Newcombe, former Brooklyn Dodgers teammate of Jackie Robinson, before the game with the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, 2011 at... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers (R, wearing #42) laughs with Don Newcombe, former Brooklyn Dodgers teammate of Jackie Robinson, before the game with the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, 2011 at...

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  2. LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Don Newcombe, former Brooklyn Dodgers teammate of Jackie Robinson, waves before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch of the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day on April 15,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Don Newcombe, former Brooklyn Dodgers teammate of Jackie Robinson, waves before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch of the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day on April 15,...

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  3. LOS ANGELES - APRIL 15: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers (wearing #42) catches the ceremonial first pitch thrown by Don Newcombe, former Brooklyn Dodgers teammate of Jackie Robinson, before the game with the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    LOS ANGELES - APRIL 15: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers (wearing #42) catches the ceremonial first pitch thrown by Don Newcombe, former Brooklyn Dodgers teammate of Jackie Robinson, before the game with the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson...

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  4. HOUSTON - APRIL 15: Jackie Robinson's #42 number is retired in the rafters with other former Houston Astros Mike Scott #33 and Nolan Ryan #24 at Minute Maid Park on April 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    HOUSTON - APRIL 15: Jackie Robinson's #42 number is retired in the rafters with other former Houston Astros Mike Scott #33 and Nolan Ryan #24 at Minute Maid Park on April 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas.

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  5. HOUSTON - APRIL 15: (L-R) Former Houston Astros players Jimmy Wynn, Enos Cabell,Kevin Bass, James Mouton and J.R. Richard on hand for Jackie Robinson Day at Minute Maid Park on April 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    HOUSTON - APRIL 15: (L-R) Former Houston Astros players Jimmy Wynn, Enos Cabell,Kevin Bass, James Mouton and J.R. Richard on hand for Jackie Robinson Day at Minute Maid Park on April 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas.

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  6. HOUSTON - APRIL 15: Special bases recognize Jackie Robinson Day at Minute Maid Park before the San Diego Padres play the Houston Astros on April 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    HOUSTON - APRIL 15: Special bases recognize Jackie Robinson Day at Minute Maid Park before the San Diego Padres play the Houston Astros on April 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas.

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  7. PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 15: Philadelphia Phillies fans stand in front of the retired #42 of Jackie Robinson on Salute to Jackie Robinson Night during the game against the Florida Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on April 15, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 15: Philadelphia Phillies fans stand in front of the retired #42 of Jackie Robinson on Salute to Jackie Robinson Night during the game against the Florida Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on April 15, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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  8. NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 15: (L-R) Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and Robinson Cano of the New York Yankees wear #42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson day during the game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on April 15, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 15: (L-R) Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and Robinson Cano of the New York Yankees wear #42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson day during the game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on April 15, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

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  9. Rachel Robinson, wife of Jackie Robinson, is seen before the start of American League MLB baseball action between the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in New York April 15, 2011. Today is the eighth annual Jackie Robinson Day. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

    Rachel Robinson, wife of Jackie Robinson, is seen before the start of American League MLB baseball action between the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in New York April 15, 2011. Today is the eighth annual Jackie Robinson Day.

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  10. NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 15: (R) Rachel Robinson the wife of Jackie Robinson and her daugher (L) Sharon Robinson watch a tribute to Jackie Robinson before the game between the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on April 15, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 15: (R) Rachel Robinson the wife of Jackie Robinson and her daugher (L) Sharon Robinson watch a tribute to Jackie Robinson before the game between the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on April 15, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

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  11. NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 15: (L-R) Rachel Robinson the wife of Jackie Robinson and her daugher Sharon Robinson meet Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees before the game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on April 15, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 15: (L-R) Rachel Robinson the wife of Jackie Robinson and her daugher Sharon Robinson meet Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees before the game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium on April 15, 2011 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

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  12. Rachel Robinson, wife of Jackie Robinson, and their daughter Sharon (R) pose with Jackie's Brooklyn Dodgers home jersey at the New York Yankees Museum before the start of American League MLB baseball action between the Yankees and Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in New York April 15,... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

    Rachel Robinson, wife of Jackie Robinson, and their daughter Sharon (R) pose with Jackie's Brooklyn Dodgers home jersey at the New York Yankees Museum before the start of American League MLB baseball action between the Yankees and Texas Rangers at Yankee Stadium in New York April 15,...

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  13. Jackie Robinson's granddaughter Sonia Pankey, throws the ceremonial first pitch before the Los Angeles Angels play against the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, April 15, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 10 months ago

    Jackie Robinson's granddaughter Sonia Pankey, throws the ceremonial first pitch before the Los Angeles Angels play against the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game in Chicago, Friday, April 15, 2011.

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  14. LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 14: A view of the wall of Jackie Robinson memorabilia at Dodger Stadium during the baseball game between St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers on April 14, 2011 in Los Angeles, The Dodgers will join all of Major League Baseball in commemorating Jackie Robinson... Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 14: A view of the wall of Jackie Robinson memorabilia at Dodger Stadium during the baseball game between St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers on April 14, 2011 in Los Angeles, The Dodgers will join all of Major League Baseball in commemorating Jackie Robinson...

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  15. NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: Jackie Robinson Foundation Chairman Leonard S. Coleman Jr. (L) and Sheila Johnson attend the 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation awards gala atThe Waldorf=Astoria on March 7, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: Jackie Robinson Foundation Chairman Leonard S. Coleman Jr. (L) and Sheila Johnson attend the 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation awards gala atThe Waldorf=Astoria on March 7, 2011 in New York City.

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  16. NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: (L-R) Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Jackie Robinson Foundation Chairman Leonard S. Coleman Jr. and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg attend the 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation awards gala atThe Waldorf=Astoria on March 7, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: (L-R) Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Jackie Robinson Foundation Chairman Leonard S. Coleman Jr. and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg attend the 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation awards gala atThe Waldorf=Astoria on March 7, 2011 in New York City.

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  17. NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: (L-R) Jackie Robinson Foundation President and CEO Della Britton Baeza, Sharon Robinson, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Jackie Robinson Foundation Chairman Leonard S. Coleman Jr. attend the 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation awards gala... Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: (L-R) Jackie Robinson Foundation President and CEO Della Britton Baeza, Sharon Robinson, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Jackie Robinson Foundation Chairman Leonard S. Coleman Jr. attend the 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation awards gala...

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  18. NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: Jackie Robinson Foudation Chairman Leonard S. Coleman Jr. and Jackie Robinson Foundation President and CEO Della Britton Baeza speak onstage at the 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation awards gala atThe Waldorf=Astoria on March 7, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: Jackie Robinson Foudation Chairman Leonard S. Coleman Jr. and Jackie Robinson Foundation President and CEO Della Britton Baeza speak onstage at the 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation awards gala atThe Waldorf=Astoria on March 7, 2011 in New York City.

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  19. NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: Jackie Robinson Foudation Chairman Leonard S. Coleman Jr. speaks onstage at the 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation awards gala atThe Waldorf=Astoria on March 7, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: Jackie Robinson Foudation Chairman Leonard S. Coleman Jr. speaks onstage at the 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation awards gala atThe Waldorf=Astoria on March 7, 2011 in New York City.

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  20. NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: Jackie Robinson Foundation President and CEO Della Britton Baeza attends the 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation Awards Gala atThe Waldorf=Astoria on March 7, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: Jackie Robinson Foundation President and CEO Della Britton Baeza attends the 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation Awards Gala atThe Waldorf=Astoria on March 7, 2011 in New York City.

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  21. NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: Jackie Robinson Foundation Founder Rachel Robinson attends the 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation Awards Gala atThe Waldorf=Astoria on March 7, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: Jackie Robinson Foundation Founder Rachel Robinson attends the 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation Awards Gala atThe Waldorf=Astoria on March 7, 2011 in New York City.

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  22. NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: (L-R) ROBIE Achievement in Industry Award recipient Joseph Perella, Jackie Robinson Foudnation President and CEO Della Britton Baeza, Jackie Robinson Foundation Founder Rachel Robinson and Jackie Robinson Foudation Chairman Leonard S. Coleman Jr. attend the 2011... Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: (L-R) ROBIE Achievement in Industry Award recipient Joseph Perella, Jackie Robinson Foudnation President and CEO Della Britton Baeza, Jackie Robinson Foundation Founder Rachel Robinson and Jackie Robinson Foudation Chairman Leonard S. Coleman Jr. attend the 2011...

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  23. NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: (L-R) Jackie Robinson Foundation President and CEO Della Britton Baeza, ROBIE Humanitarianism Award recipient Ingrid Saunders, Jackie Robinson Foundation Founder Rachel Robinson and Jackie Robinson Foudation Chairman Leonard S. Coleman Jr. attend the 2011 Jackie... Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 07: (L-R) Jackie Robinson Foundation President and CEO Della Britton Baeza, ROBIE Humanitarianism Award recipient Ingrid Saunders, Jackie Robinson Foundation Founder Rachel Robinson and Jackie Robinson Foudation Chairman Leonard S. Coleman Jr. attend the 2011 Jackie...

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  24. Sharon Robinson, center, daughter of Jackie Robinson; David Jacobson, right, U.S. ambassador to Canada; and apartment owner Eric Boudreault stand Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, next to a commemorative plaque outside the Montreal apartment where Jackie Robinson lived in the summer of 1946. ... AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

    Sharon Robinson, center, daughter of Jackie Robinson; David Jacobson, right, U.S. ambassador to Canada; and apartment owner Eric Boudreault stand Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, next to a commemorative plaque outside the Montreal apartment where Jackie Robinson lived in the summer of 1946. ...

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  25. Sharon Robinson stands in front of the apartment where her father, Jackie Robinson, lived in the summer of 1946 when he played for the Montreal Royals, Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, in Montreal. Robinson's season with the minor league Royals was his final stop before making history the next... AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

    Sharon Robinson stands in front of the apartment where her father, Jackie Robinson, lived in the summer of 1946 when he played for the Montreal Royals, Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, in Montreal. Robinson's season with the minor league Royals was his final stop before making history the next...

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 15: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers (R, wearing #42) laughs with Don Newcombe, former Brooklyn Dodgers teammate of Jackie Robinson, before the game with the St. Louis Cardinals as Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, 2011 at...

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  1. Years later, I was so proud that Jackie Robinson played for my team ... But when I was at that game, I didn't realize how momentous it was because I went to school with a lot of black kids. What I saw two years later had more of an impact on me.
    – Jerry Reinsdorf SOURCE: ESPN 1 month ago
  2. Orestes Minoso was the Jackie Robinson for all Latinos; the first star who opened doors for all Latin American players. He was everybody's hero. I wanted to be Minoso. Clemente wanted to be Minoso.
    – Orlando Cepeda SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times 2 months ago