"Jackie Robinson's impact was greater than just that of baseball. He was a transforming agent and in the face of such hostility and such meanness and violence, he did it with such amazing dignity.
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 ...
Even if you think you know the story surrounding the theft of League 42’s Jackie Robinson statue, a new Wichita Eagle ...
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 ...
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’S FIRST BAT BOY, A PRO BASEBALL PLAYER WHO ...
Barnes Set on an island in the Halifax River and possessing the charm of days gone by, Jackie Robinson Ballpark is ... For more information, visit the ballpark's website. Polynesian Fire and ...
Apr 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; The Los Angeles Dodgers today unveiled a Jackie Robinson statue at Dodger Stadium, the first statue in Stadium history, as part of Jackie Robinson Day ...
But then again, there haven't been many people like Jackie Robinson. "A life is not important," he said, "except in the impact it has on other lives." Jackie Robinson led the way for generations ...