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Philadelphia Phillies Unveil "Pioneers In Pinstripes" Display On Jackie Robinson Day At Citizens Bank Park
"All I can say is, I wish my dad was here," Tazena Kennedy, the daughter of former Phillie John Kennedy, said.
April 16, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Monday marked the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier. No. 42 is retired all over MLB, but the Philadelphia Phillies went the extra mile to honor Robinson and the many players he influenced.
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The Phillies unveiled the "Pioneers in Pinstripes" display in the Hall of Fame Club Monday night. It honors the trailblazers who played a key part in the Phillies' integration history.
For their families, it was an emotional, special moment.
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