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Yahoo Sports senior MLB analysts Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz discuss the legacy of Jackie Robinson and how his widow, Rachel Robinson, still continues to give back to the game baseball to this day.
For the Puissants of New Franken, Wis., art runs in the family. Luxemburg-Casco Intermediate School fifth grader Callie Puissant threw a ceremonial first pitch prior to Wednesday’s Brewers-Blue Jays game at American Family Field after winning the Brewers’ Jackie Robinson Design Contest – just like her older brother,
April 15 is celebrated across Major League Baseball as a commemoration of the day that Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947. And for the Los Angeles Dodgers — the team that Robinson debuted went onto play his entire 10-year career with — that day always carries a little more weight.
Boston Flannery reads a letter, from Jackie Robinson’s widow Rachel, written to his grandfather David, about Flannery’s love of Robinson and how he proudly wears the legendary #42.
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MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Major League Baseball honored Jackie Robinson on Wednesday with every player, coach and umpire wearing his No. 42 to mark the 79th anniversary of the infielder breaking the sport’s color barrier.
LOS ANGELES -- The family of Dodgers legend Jackie Robinson threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday night. Robinson broke baseball's color barrier 70 years ago with the Brooklyn Dodgers. His children Sharon and ...
The following article, which covered Sharon Robinson’s appearance at the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet at the Lakewood (N.Y.) Rod & Gun Club, first saw the light of day on Feb. 17,
Josh Donaldson has apologized to Jackie Robinson's wife and family for using the barrier-breaking Hall of Famer's name in reference to Tim Anderson last week, saying Robinson "was a true American hero" and that he holds his name "in the highest regard.
Cincinnati Reds Minor League Affiliate Plays Crucial Role in Preserving Legacy of Jackie Robinson
Major League Baseball will celebrate Jackie Robinson’s life and legacy with a series of initiatives alongside the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF), MLB Clubs and additional partners as part of the league’s annual Jackie Robinson Day commemoration taking place on Wednesday,