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Reds host HBCU tourney, ballpark events to commemorate Jackie Robinson Day
The Reds joined Major League Baseball’s annual celebration of Jackie Robinson Day with activities at the ballpark and the P&G ...
Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson’s legacy on 78th anniversary of breaking color barrier
Mookie Betts and his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates were joined by the Colorado Rockies in visiting Jackie Robinson's statue ...
DeShaun Foster Discusses UCLA Legend Jackie Robinson's Impact
UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster has been a major advocate for honoring one of the greatest athletes and cultural figures ...
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This statue honors Jackie Robinson's first Minor League game
A version of this story originally appeared on MiLB.com in 2009. We present it here as Major League Baseball commemorates the ...
Texas baseball: Oliver Service takes pride in wearing Jackie Robinson's No. 42 jersey
As a Black baseball player, both Jackie Robinson and his old jersey number have a lot of meaning for Texas catcher Oliver ...
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Pays Subtle Homage to Jackie Robinson During Yankees Game
Jazz Chisholm Jr. found the perfect way to pay homage Jackie Robinson on Tuesday during MLB's day to honor the legendary ...
When Rev. Jesse Jackson eulogized Jackie Robinson in 1972, he... - ESPN
When Rev. Jesse Jackson eulogized Jackie Robinson in 1972, he said, "He helped us to ascend, from misery to hope, on the muscles of his arms and the meaning of his life." The Dodgers' Robinson broke ...
Elly De La Cruz, others expected to wear Nike Griffey 2 MCS cleats on Jackie Robinson Day
Last year, the Reds' Elly De La Cruz wore custom Jordan 4 cleats with "JRD" and "42" on them for Jackie Robinson Day.