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Day: May 17, 1947

Hank Greenberg encourages Jackie Robinson
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Hank Greenberg encourages Jackie Robinson

ByThis Day in Baseball May 17, 1947August 9, 2020

May 17, 1947 – At Forbes Field, Hank Greenberg asks Jackie Robinson if the Dodger infielder was hurt in a collision with him at first base earlier in the game and then tells the embattled Brooklyn rookie, “Stick in there. You’re doing fine. Keep your chin up.” Jackie will remark to the writers a few…

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