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Vandalized Jackie Robinson Plaque to Be Displayed at Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

A Jackie Robinson plaque that was vandalized with bullet holes last year will be displayed at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, per Matti Gellman of the Kansas City Star.

The president of the museum, Bob Kendrick, explained the decision on Twitter:

Bob Kendrick

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