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Next up is the only player to have his number 42 jersey retired by every team in Major League Baseball. Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color line when he debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 making him the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era. He played for one season in the Negro Leagues making the All-star team before embarking on a ten-year MLB career which saw him win Rookie of the Year honors, a Batting Championship, two Stolen Base titles, a MVP Award, a World Championship and six more All-star appearances. His stellar character led him to be an important ambassador in the Civil Rights movement after his playing days were over. As of this posting I have 382 unique Beckett recognized cards of Jackie. I've already showed you my vintage and game-used cards of him but here are nine more from my collection.

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1961 Nu-Card Scoops #428 Jackie Robinson
1979 TCMA 50'S #291 Jackie Robinson
2001 Topps Gold #783 Jackie Robinson GM

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2002 Ultra Fall Classic #37 Jackie Robinson
2003 Diamond Kings Silver Foil #160 Jackie Robinson RET
2003 SP Legendary Cuts Etched in Time 400 #JR Jackie Robinson

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2007 SP Legendary Cuts #113 Jackie Robinson LL
2011 Topps Cognac Diamond Anniversary #80B Jackie Robinson
2011 Topps Heritage #140B Jackie Robinson/Wraps Up Hall Of Fame Career SP