On April 15, 1947, Robinson, wearing the number 42, became the first African American player in the Major Leagues in more than half a century. He faced slurs, threats and abuse, as fans and ...
The theft earlier this year shocked the local community and made news nationwide. In the following months, support poured in ...
Even if you think you know the story surrounding the theft of League 42’s Jackie Robinson statue, a new Wichita Eagle ...
In 1946, Jackie Robinson is a Black League baseball player who never takes racism lying down. Branch Rickey is a Major League team executive with a bold idea. To that end, Rickey recruits Robinson ...
Emanating from Studio 42 -- named in honor of Jackie Robinson -- in MLB Network's Secaucus, N.J., headquarters, this series features the Hall of Fame-worthy interview skills of Bob Costas talking ...
But have you ever wondered why every player on every team, plus coaches and umpires have No. 42 on their uniforms? In this piece, we will explain the history of Jackie Robinson Day and why all ...
Boseman plays Jackie Robinson in the film “42.” First Lady Michelle Obama, right, introduces a panel of the cast and crew of the movie “42” with, from left, writer and director Brian ...
It’s going to look incredible,” said League 42 founder and CEO Bob Lutz, in a post on a Facebook. A crew from Home Depot will arrive on Saturday to help clean up the Jackie Robinson Pavilion ...