Jackie Robinson Batting drinkware Artist Mike McQuade combines NASA

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Jackie Robinson Batting drinkware Artist Mike McQuade combines NASAJackie Robinson, forever known as the man who broke baseball's color barrier, bats against the New York Yankees in the last pre season game before the start of the regular season in 1950. Behind the plate are catcher Yogi Berra and umpire Augie Donatelli. Robinson shook the baseball establishment and changed America forever in 1947, becoming the first African American to play in the major leagues. By 1949, he was the National League's Most Valuable