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Robinson with his wife, Rachel, and their four-

                       year-old son, David, in their home in Stamford,

                     CT, December 13, 1956. Robinson holds a pennant
                      for the rival New York Giants baseball club to

                        which he was traded for relief pitcher Dick                                                                          Jackie Robinson leaves Ebbets Field

                     Littlefield and $35,000 in cash. Robinson retired                                                                         for the last time in January 1957.
                                  in January 1957, voiding the trade.
                                                                                                                                                  Courtesy of the Barney Stein,
                              Courtesy of Associated Press Photo                                                                           Sports Studio Photos, Getty Images











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