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Leela Stockley

Date

4-22-2019

Keywords

Racial equity, Equal opportunity

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On April 15, 2019, the baseball world marked Jackie Robinson Day with various celebrations around the country honoring Robinson who was a monumental figure in breaking the racial barrier in Major League Baseball. This year, the celebrations honored not only Robinson’s entry into the MLB in 1947 but also recognized Robinson’s 100th birthday, which would have been last Jan. 31. During his career, Robinson became an almost immediate superstar and was named Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player and gained notoriety both on and off the field for his athletic prowess. Robinson died from cardiac arrest at the age of 53 in 1972.

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Racial Justice_Maine Campus_2021_01_15o

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Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day, Robinson's 100th birthday

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