When Robinson signed with Montreal, baseball and America changed forever
Jackie Robinson would be the face of that brave new world.
Craig Muder is the director of communications for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
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Remembering Jackie
April 15 - Jackie Robinson Day

Civil Rights: Before You Could Say "Jackie Robinson"
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April 15, 1997: Jackie Robinson’s Number Retired
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