"Jackie Robinson's impact was greater than just that ... His father, Jerry, was a ladies man who deserted the family six months after his birth. When his mother Mallie was told by her half-brother ...
Jack Roosevelt Robinson rose from humble origins to break the color barrier in baseball, becoming one of the most beloved men in America. Born to tenant farmers in rural Georgia and raised in ...
WHEN HE AND HIS FAMILY WENT TO A BALL GAME. ME AND MY BROTHER WERE THE ONLY KIDS AROUND THERE, AND THEY NEEDED SOMEONE TO BE BAT BOY THAT DAY. THE NOW 90 YEAR OLD REMEMBERS BEING JACKIE ROBINSON ...
Jackie Robinson wasn't known for flashy displays, but his 1949 Buick Roadmaster was a statement in itself. This wasn't your average ride. It was a luxurious symbol of success, a car that ...
President Biden has signed a bill designating the Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, Florida, a commemorative site and part of the African American Civil Rights Network.
As both anticipate, this proves a major challenge for Robinson and his family as they endure unrelenting racist hostility on and off the field, from player and fan alike. As Jackie struggles ...