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The Best Number 42 in Sports History
On January 13, 1919, an athlete was born. His name was Jackie Robinson, and he showed the world that African Americans can do anything. Jackie was the first African American to play in the MLB, and he was great! He was so good that the MLB (Major League Baseball) took the number 42 out of the baseball teams in baseball as a way to honor him. I read a book called "Jackie Robinson" and it says, "Jackie won many awards for baseball. His team won The World Series in 1995." I also learned that Jackie played his last season 1995. He played for The Dodgers during most of his time in the MLB, and he was the only African American playing for the Dodgers at that time. He died on October 24, 1974. Jackie, we will all ways remember you.