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From Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona's perspective, Jackie Robinson Day isn't necessarily a day of celebration, and that's no slight against the Civl Rights icon. Speaking Tuesday in his ...
While most know that Robinson was the first Black player in the MLB, few are aware of his courageous efforts off the field. Such efforts should be admired and offer an example that seems much needed ...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar surprised some fans by appearing at a Jackie Robinson Day tribute at Dodger Stadium in a wheelchair. The NBA’s second all-time leading scorer was shown arriving at the statue ...
For one day, every player on every team wears the same number — 42 — in honor of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier in 1947. It’s a powerful, visual reminder of Robinson’s ...
LOS ANGELES — It has become a Jackie Robinson Day tradition at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers players, coaches and staff surround the statue of Jackie Robinson in the center field plaza ...
The 30-year-old appeared to be getting back to his best in Tuesday's start against the Tampa Bay Rays, celebrating Jackie Robinson Day ... Walker Buehler highlights the 'expectation' of playing ...
LOS ANGELES -- Jackie Robinson was the first to break baseball's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers 78 years ago Tuesday. His legacy continues to inspire people inside the major leagues - and ...
HUDSON SQUARE, New York (WABC) -- April 15 is Jackie Robinson Day, marking the milestone in 1947 of Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier and joining the Brooklyn Dodgers. To celebrate the ...