The first black major leaguer, Robinson was not hired because of his race. He would have been a Hall of Famer in any era.

MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal gave a reason for the Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching injuries, citing their long postseason run last ...

Abdul-Jabbar told stories about becoming a Brooklyn Dodger fan at a young age because of Robinson and getting to meet him ...

A Day of Reflection and Inspiration. Introduction. 78 years ago, Jackie Robinson made history by becoming the first African American to b ...

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on the Dodgers, Lakers, cost of MLB games ...

Jackie Robinson Day is the annual day when Major League Baseball honors Robinson. His debut on April 15, 1947, ended 80 years of segregation in the sport. It’s celebrated at every major league park ...

On a Tuesday afternoon in 1950, April 25, in a board room jammed with owners and coaches of the fledgling league’s 12 (soon to be 11) teams, the Boston Celtics’ Walter Brown called out a name in the ...

Jackie Robinson, a man of immense grace ... So be it, I say. The Dodgers should think twice about scoring seven runs in the first inning since it's missed by three-fourths of the fans who are ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jackie Robinson’s legacy is being ... marking the 78th anniversary of his debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson's historic achievement preceded President Harry S.

When I was 7 years old, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers and became the first African American to play in the major leagues. He was truly one of the game’s greatest players. He could hit ...