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New York Mets and the legacy of Jackie Robinson's number 42
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Jackie Robinson Biography, Statistics, Number, Facts, & Legacy
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Jackie Robinson was a game-changer on and off the field
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42,' With Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson - The New York Times
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Why Did Jackie Robinson Wear No. 42?
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Cards wear No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day
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The Continued Importance of Jackie Robinson Day and His Legacy
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Shop Exclusive Jackie Robinson - Jerseys, Hats, Shirts - JRM
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MLB players to wear #42 Monday to honor Jackie Robinson Day