PSA: It's Jackie (#42) Robinson Day

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http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/jrd/index_07.jsp

When Jackie Robinson stepped between the lines at Ebbets Field on April 15, 1947, the impact of his feat not only changed baseball, but it helped change laws and views in American society in the years that followed.

Jackie Robinson batted .311 and scored 947 runs during his 10-year career with the Dodgers.

While most teams have players planning to wear No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson on Sunday, the 60th anniversary of MLB's integration, Robinson's former club will be one of five to outfit everyone with the Hall of Famer's now-retired numerals.

42


Thank you Jackie Robinson!

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George Will on Robinson http://www.suntimes.com/news/will/341038...15.article

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Robinson is a great beyond the field and what he represents still. I enjoy this story of how some of his early supporters such as Pee Wee Reese showed that a few people can make a difference. Thank you Jackie.



From wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pee_Wee_Reese
"Harold Henry "Pee Wee" Reese (July 23, 1918 - August 14, 1999) was an American professional baseball player who played for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1940 to 1958. Reese was a ten-time All Star shortstop who contributed to seven league championships for Brooklyn.
His most prestigious contribution to the sport was early support of the first black Major League Baseball player, Jackie Robinson. He refused to sign a petition that threatened a boycott if Robinson joined the team. When Robinson joined the Dodgers in 1947 and traveled with them during their first road trip, he was heckled by fans in Cincinnati, Ohio. Reese, the captain of the team, went over to Robinson and put his arm around his shoulder in a gesture of support which silenced the crowd. The gesture was especially telling because Reese was born and raised near then-segregated Louisville, Kentucky."

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http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/hofers...hofer_bios

One of the Greatest... Thank you Jackie ~!~

Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1962, Player
124 votes on 160 ballots 77.5%
Hall of Fame plaque for Jackie Robinson

Born: January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia
Died: October 24, 1972, in Stamford, Connecticut



ML Debut: 4/15/1947
Primary Position: Second Baseman
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 42

Played For: Kansas City Monarchs (1945), Brooklyn Dodgers (1947-1956)
Primary Team: Brooklyn Dodgers

Post-Season: 1947 World Series, 1949 World Series, 1952 World Series, 1953 World Series, 1955 World Series, 1956 World Series
Awards: All-Star (6): 1949-1954; National League MVP 1949; Rookie of the Year 1947

[vision63]

Very interesting, brave and complex man. I appreciate his contributions greatly.