Abdul-Jabbar told stories about becoming a Brooklyn Dodger fan at a young age because of Robinson and getting to meet him later in life. “Jack always had the idea that he was an equal human being ...

During Jackie Robinson Day at Dodger Stadium, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar criticized ... Players from both teams wore No. 42 jerseys. Abdul-Jabbar sat in front of Robinson’s statue, wearing a Brooklyn ...

“It’s great to be here on this day, especially, because he was a hero of mine from Day 1, when I became aware of him,” Abdul-Jabbar said ... When he retired, he held the record for the ...

The team announced on Tuesday that Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will be one of the scheduled ... which is otherwise retired around the league. Robinson spent his entire MLB career with the ...

Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar were one of the best duos in ... "I saw what I believe was his first HS start: December 1962 at Jersey City Armory: Power Memorial vs Trenton Cathedral.

Seated in front of a statue of Robinson while donning the star’s jersey and a stitched blue Brooklyn cap with No. 42 on the side, Abdul-Jabbar spoke of his fandom and admiration for the Hall of ...

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was one of the greatest players ... His impact was so great that the UCLA Bruins retired his No. 33 jersey. Kareem finally entered the NBA in 1969 with the Milwaukee Bucks ...

"That's what makes those numbers resonate because there was no dunking," he reflected. "A lot of people said, 'You know, you ...

Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shared recollections of Jackie ... with all teams using Dodger blue for their “42” jersey numbers regardless of their primary team colors for ...

They were joined by Basketball Hall of Fame player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who turns 78 on Wednesday ... Every team playing Monday wore No. 42 jerseys. It's the only number universally retired in the ...