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“For many years, even after Jackie Robinson, baseball was so…” quote by Hank Aaron — Download Open image

“For many years, even after Jackie Robinson, baseball was so segregated, really. You just didn't expect us to have a chance to do anything. Baseball was meant for the lily-white.”

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