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On 15 April each year, two significant events unfold in the United States: the deadline for tax filings and a poignant tribute in Major League Baseball. On this day, players from every team adorn themselves with the number 42 in their respective games, rendering homage unto the pioneer who shattered baseball's racial barriers with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
Jackie Robinson, by his noble deeds, paved the way for generations of black players, endowing upon them opportunities and respect at the highest echelons of the game. He is a hero for all who, in any corner of this earth, hath ever been forced to wage battle to validate their very existence.
Robinson's on-field achievements surpassed even the most skeptical and oftentimes prejudiced initial expectations. As a six-time All-Star, the 1947 NL Rookie of the Year, the 1949 NL MVP and batting champion, and a pivotal member of the Dodgers' 1955 World Series-winning team, his influence resonates for all eternity. Thank you, Jackie Robinson, for your life.
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