No. 42 was on display at Dodger Stadium and throughout baseball. A Lasting Impression
On the 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut, Rachel Robinson remembered him as a real American hero. Watch 
Olney: Big-name player
Forget about those guys on the left side of the infield. Robinson Cano, heir to multiple legacies, is fast becoming the best player in pinstripes.
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Jones: The Upton brothers
There are fewer black players in the majors than 30 years ago, but the highly-touted Upton brothers chose baseball over football.
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Law: Civil (naming) rights
If Major League Baseball really wants to celebrate Jackie Robinson, it should force Atlanta and Cleveland to change their team names.
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Olney: In honor of No. 42 
Buster Olney hopes MLB will allow players to wear Jackie Robinson's number every year on April 15, not just this year.
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E-Ticket: Blue Heaven
Take a nostalgic walk with Eric Neel through Dodgertown's rich past, which began with Jackie Robinson wearing Dodger blue.
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Black History Month
Look back at content ranging from stories on Tony Dungy and Jack Johnson to Q&As with Condoleeza Rice and Al Roker.
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| JACKIE ROBINSON FACTS |
| BORN |
Jan. 31, 1919, Cairo, Ga. |
| MLB DEBUT |
April 15, 1947, vs. Boston (NL), Ebbets Field |
| HIGHLIGHTS |
.311 BA, '47 NL ROY, '49 NL MVP, 1 WS title |
| FINAL GAME |
Sept. 30, 1956, vs. Pittsburgh, Ebbets Field |
| HALL OF FAME |
Inducted in 1962 -- 78% of vote |
| DIED |
Oct. 24, 1972, Stamford, CT |
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Cal Fussman's book examines Jackie Robinson's impact on American life and culture through the voices of those he inspired. ESPN.com will run excerpts from Fussman's book between now and the 60th anniversary of Robinson's major league debut on April 15, 1947.