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It was fitting that Robinson Cano hit a 3-run homer to give the Yankees a 4-2 win over Arizona last night, the anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut in the Major Leagues. Cano is named for him. Cano wears number 24 because the number 42 has been officially retired by all Major League baseball teams. Only Mariano Rivera continues to wear the number, having been in the Majors before 42 was retired. Rivera got the close in last night's game.

Robinson became the first black man to play Major League ball, for the Brooklyn Dodgers in April 1947.