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Honoring Jackie Robinson extends into orbit this year (The Associated Press)

Yahoo! Sports | April 15, 2015

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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jackie Robinson Day was celebrated even in space this year.

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While Rachel Robinson, the player's widow, and Commissioner Rob Manfred were set to honor Robinson in a ceremony at Dodger Stadium in conjunction with Major League Baseball's annual Civil Rights Game, astronaut Terry Virts wore a Dodgers jersey with Robinson's No.

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