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The episode explores the legacy of Jackie Robinson on the anniversary of his historic debut in Major League Baseball.

It’s Jackie Robinson Day, 2026, when every player in Major League Baseball wears the immortal Dodger’s number 42. Listeners, if you think you know the Jackie Robinson story, think again with us around the most ... The post Kings and Pawns appeared first on Open Source with Christopher Lydon .

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