While most know that Robinson was the first Black player in the MLB, few are aware of his courageous efforts off the field. Such efforts should be admired and offer an example that seems much needed ...

Jackie Robinson Day began with a request by Ken Griffey Jr. asking baseball commissioner Bud Selig if he could wear ...

Major League Baseball dons the number 42, a powerful symbol of unity and progress. The post Jackie Robinson “Would Be ...

Major League Baseball on Tuesday commemorated the 78th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier.

"I didn't follow him as closely on the field as I did off the field because what he did off the field is so much more than ...

From Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona's perspective, Jackie Robinson ... on the hardships Robinson faced: "I think it's a shame that this had to happen. It boggles my mind actually. Like, why?

Six days earlier, at Ebbets Field, Jackie Robinson had worn the home whites of his Brooklyn Dodgers and doubled and scored ...

The No. 10-ranked UCLA baseball team continued its dominant stretch on Tuesday night, overwhelming Long Beach State 12-1 in a seven-inning run-rule victory at Jackie Robinson Stadium.

He did not yield another run for 56 consecutive innings. 1947 — Jackie Robinson became the first black player of the 20th century to sign a major league contract. Robinson agreed a one-year deal ...

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- Jackie Robinson Day is April 15, in honor of the day he broke into the major leagues. Bloom Township is taking it a step further, wearing Negro League jerseys all ...

1934 — The Chicago Black Hawks edge the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 in overtime to win the Stanley Cup in 4 of the best-of-5 series. Charlie Gardiner gets the shutout and Mush March scores the winning ...