Abdul-Jabbar told stories about becoming a Brooklyn Dodger fan at a young age because of Robinson and getting to meet him later in life. “Jack always had the idea that he was an equal human being ...

Jackie Robinson’s legacy is being celebrated around the major leagues, with the day named for the first Black baseball player of the modern era and marking the 78th anniversary of his debut for ...

“I kind of touched on it a little bit (during the remembrance). This is not a one-day situation. It’s Jackie Robinson’s day for breaking the color barrier, but this is like an everyday sort ...

Aberdeen High’s baseball team celebrates Jackie Robinson Day during a game against Manchester Valley at Aberdeen High School on Wednesday. Jackie Robinson Day is a traditional event which occurs ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jackie Robinson’s legacy is being celebrated around the major leagues on Tuesday, with the day named for the first Black baseball player of the modern era and marking the ...