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Death of Jackie Robinson...

1st African-American to play MLB... 1st be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame...



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October 25, 1972

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 25, 1972 

* Jackie Robinson death... Brooklyn Dodgers & baseball history
* 1st African-American to play MLB... 1st be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame


All of page 32 has coverage on the death of baseball great Jackie Robinson with headlines that include: "Baseball Mourns Robinson" "Brooklyn Pals Remember" "Fear of Failure Motivated Jackie" and more with photo of Robinson (see photos). Loads of text, too much to photograph here.

Also cartoon illustration on page 18 with caption: "So Long, Jackie"

Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century