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“He (Jackie Robinson) knew he had to do well. He knew that the future of blacks in baseball depended on it. The pressure was enormous, overwhelming, and unbearable at times. I don't know how he held up. I know I never could have.”

Quote by Duke Snider

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Duke Snider was an American professional baseball player who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Mets. Known for his exceptional hitting ability and defensive skills, Snider was a key player in the Dodgers' World Series wins in 1955 and 1959. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980. more

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