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Jackie Robinson gets the respect he’s due in enjoyable ’42’

42movieJackie Robinson was more than a legend in the game of baseball. He was a symbol of change, acceptance and tolerance. The first player to officially cross the color barrier in Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson won the National League Rookie of the Year award. But it was never that easy for Robinson.

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