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Jackie Robinson: Plays
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Despite the gains made by the civil rights movement, Robinson's message of inclusion still applies to contemporary society, Clinton said. "We can achieve equality on the playing field, but we need to establish it in the boardrooms of America."
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Several players wear #24 (numbers reversed) to honor Robinson as well. Robinson Cano, who is named after Jackie Robinson, comes to mind. Granted, he's ... freeing up his old number 22 in case Clemens comes back, but it still counts.
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Some rival players went beyond verbal abuse in an effort to intimidate Robinson. They threw pitches at his head, spat on him when he slid into a base, and attempted to injure him with the spikes on their shoes. Robinson ... received anonymous death threats that warned him not to play or he would face bodily harm.
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