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Rajai, Price reflect on importance of Jackie

Though Davis also recognizes Moses Fleetwood Walker, who broke through baseball's color barrier in 1884 with the Toledo Blue Stockings of the American Association, he said that the challenges that Robinson encountered more than 60 years later -- with baseball's place in the social fabric of America so prominent -- were incredible.

Jackie Robinson Day | Civil Rights Game

The way Robinson handled those challenges was what stood out to David Price. Asked to use one word that stood out about Robinson, Price noted his smile.

"Hard as the times were, whenever he was playing, he always had a smile on his face," Price said.