Robinson Rotunda unveiled by Mets
Published 4/15/2008 by Anthony DiComo at Major League Baseball News
The Mets held a press conference at Shea Stadium on Tuesday -- Jackie Robinson Day -- to unveil the imagery and text that will be featured in the Jackie Robinson Rotunda at Citi Field.
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