Jackie Robinson endured death threats, a boycott warning and more when he made his Philly debut 75 years ago

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Baseball changed due to Jackie Robinson. He was just getting started.

COUNCIL APPROVES RESOLUTION HONORING JACKIE ROBINSON, APOLOGIZING FOR RACISM HE FACED IN PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia City Council

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