Jackie Robinson timeline
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Dodger's retire Jackie Robinson's number, along with those of Roy Campanella and Sandy Koufax
The date was June 4, 1972, when the Dodgers held a pregame ceremony to retire the first three numbers in team history -- Robinson's No. 42, Roy... Read more
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Jackie Robinson Throws Out The First pitch At The Second Game Of The World Series
On October 15, 1972, Jackie Robinson threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the second game of the World Series commemorating the twenty-fifth... Read more
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Jackie Robinson Dies
Robinson's body, which had served him well as an athlete, failed early. Heart disease complications and diabetes weakened him and made him almost... Read more
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Major League Baseball retires Jackie Robinson's number 42
Robinson's jersey number, 42, was retired by Major League Baseball; no future player on any major league team can wear it. The number was retired... Read more
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