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Jackie Robinson Would Have Played for the New York Giants
Published by Harold Friend on April 17, 2009
Article Source: Bleacher Report - MLB
The only problem was that neither team knew that Robinson had decided to retire from baseball.
Jackie Robinson's Letter to Horace Stoneham
About a month after the trade had been announced, Robinson informed Giants owner Horace Stoneham of his decision:
Dear Mr. Stoneham:
After due consideration I have decided to request to be placed on the voluntary retired list as I am going to devote my full time to the business opportunities that have been presented.
My sincere thanks to you and to Mr. Feeney for your wonderful cooperation ...
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