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The Breakthrough: In May 1947 Jackie Robinson proved he belonged
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Pee Wee Reese: A Shortstop Grows in Louisville - Studio Gary C
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Pee Wee Reese – Louisville History and Souvenirs
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From the Dugout: Jackie Robinson had some help along the way
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Jackie Robinson: Biography, Baseball Player, Activist
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Ken Burns' 'Jackie Robinson' shows baseball in black and white
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Roberto Clemente signed with Dodgers in 1954
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Baseball Player Pee Wee Reese Holding by Bettmann
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Billy Reed: Remembering Frank Robinson
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