Robinson, meanwhile, was Rookie of the Year in 1947 and the NL MVP two years later. In his 10 years in the majors, he was either an All-Star or an MVP candidate, or both, in all but one season.

Robinson’s biography did not end up being removed by the Naval Academy library, but many books and stories related to racism in sports and stories of other Black athletes were removed.

Jackie Robinson Day this year comes just a few weeks after the Trump administration tried to erase the baseball icon and American hero. How to honor Jackie Robinson? Defend his legacy from those ...