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Photos: Adidas unveils Jackie Robinson Day cleats

Ahead of Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, Adidas has unveiled special edition Jackie Robinson inspired cleats. They’ve got newspaper-style headlines, and his retired “42” number embroidered on the side.

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Ahead of Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, Adidas has unveiled special edition Jackie Robinson inspired cleats.

The shoes have newspaper-style headlines, and Robinson's retired “42” number is embroidered on the side.

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The cleats are also made of heather wool, paying tribute to the old wool jerseys and caps that players in the 1940's wore. Pretty cool. 

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