More than a ground-breaking Dodger star, Jackie Robinson had a radical side, too.

Friday marks the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier. On April 15, 1947, Robinson first put on his uniform and took the field as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Tony Reagins, one of six Black general managers in Major Leagu…

Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier 75 years ago today when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers.Driving the news: MLB will celebrate the occasion across the country today, with players wearing his No. 42, as has been tradition since 2…

It's been 75 years since Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier. James Brown sat down with Jackie's son, David, and the manager of the Dodgers, Dave Roberts, to discuss the impact Jackie continues to have on America.

Jackie Robinson Day honors the first Black player in modern baseball to take the field. On Opening Day 75 years ago, Jackie Robinson's debut made history.

On the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut, there will be no shortage of people patting themselves on the back. But what has MLB done lately?

A pair of rare ticket items sold at auction Sunday. Both fetched new records for most expensive sports ticket collectibles ever sold.

NBA superstar LeBron James reflected on the upcoming 10-year anniversary of Trayvon Martin's death Friday, saying it sparked his desire to "give voices to...

Let's make sure that white America understands that black people played important roles in the creation and building of this country.

A look at stadium options Tennessee should consider playing its 2022 Orange & White Game in.

An exhibit highlighting pioneering Black Americans is on display at the Executive Residence as the Biden administration aims to draw a connection between groundbreaking figures of the past and the historic firsts in the ranks of White House personnel during B…

Reginald Lewis blazed a trail for future African-American executives.

Snoop Dogg’s football team, the Snoop Special Stars played in a NFLSuperbowl 56 tribute flag footabll game.The famous rapper, 50, founded the Snoop Youth Football League, and the Special Stars is the special needs divison.On Tuesday, 8 February, 2022, the Spe…

The Google Doodle for February 9. 2022, displays an illustration of the female baseball player, Toni Stone. Here is what you need to know about her.

Before breaking baseball's color barrier in 1947, Jackie Robinson trained in Havana, Cuba with the Brooklyn Dodgers' Montreal Royals farm team.

A plaque honoring baseball legend Jackie Robinson that was vandalized in Georgia is coming to Kansas City's Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to be put on display

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A plaque honoring baseball legend Jackie Robinson that was vandalized in Georgia is coming to Kansas City’s Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to be put on display.

Filmmaker Ken Burns sat down with "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson to discuss his new documentary "Jackie Robinson." The documentary airs tonight and tomorrow on PBS and follows the life of baseball legend Jackie Robinson.

In this "Face the Nation" Web Extra, filmmaker Ken Burns talks about Jackie Robinson's involvement with the Civil Rights Movement after his retirement from baseball. Burns' new documentary "Jackie Robinson" airs Monday and Tuesday on PBS.

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the campaign stops Republican and Democrat presidential candidates are making in New York. Also Ken Burns previews his documentary on Jackie Robinson.

Filmmaker Ken Burns previews his new documentary 'Jackie Robinson,' which airs Monday and Tuesday nights on PBS. Burns sits down with John Dickerson to discuss the “utterly human” story behind one of baseball’s greatest legends.

Ken Burns talks with "Face the Nation" about his latest documentary, which explores the life and legacy of baseball great and civil rights pioneer Jackie Robinson.

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"The most luxurious possession, the richest treasure anybody has, is his personal dignity" -Jackie Robinson https://t.co/lNIeRyDG7S

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RT @FunBaseballFact: The 1949 All-Star game in Brooklyn was the first to include former Negro League players. They were Jackie Robinson, La…

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RT @baseballinpix: Jackie Robinson signing his first contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers, 1945 https://t.co/kwZTU8rC36

RT @MLBNetwork: 61 years ago today, Jackie Robinson entered the @baseballhall! https://t.co/TnUJV4U3uc

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RT @BSmile: Today In 1962: Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame! #MLB #Legend…

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The 1949 All-Star game in Brooklyn was the first to include former Negro League players. They were Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby, Don Newcombe & Roy Campanella. Former Negro Leaguers combined for 125 All-Star game appearances thru the 1970s #mlb #baseball @nlbmprez @NegroLeagueFilm

RT @NGCcoin: Coin of the Day: Jackie Robinson became the first African American to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on t…

RT @bigsexc70: @mizzpeeps1 @TalbertSwan I had the same issue. My godson wanted to write about Jackie Robinson & my goddaughter wanted to wr…

RT @BSmile: Today In 1962: Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame! #MLB #Legend…

RT @URDailyHistory: 23 July 1962: Former #Brooklyn Dodger Jackie #Robinson is inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in #Cooperst…

RT @BSmile: Today In 1962: Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame! #MLB #Legend…

RT @BSmile: Today In 1962: Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame! #MLB #Legend…

RT @BSmile: Today In 1962: The great Jackie Robinson gives his Baseball Hall of Fame induction speech in Cooperstown! #MLB #Legend #History…

RT @BSmile: Today In 1962: The great Jackie Robinson gives his Baseball Hall of Fame induction speech in Cooperstown! #MLB #Legend #History…

RT @BSmile: Today In 1962: Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame! #MLB #Legend…

RT @BallySportsDET: Spencer Torkelson and Tyler Holton took a visit to the Negro Leagues Museum in Kansas City which honors an era and leag…

RT @BSmile: Today In 1962: Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame! #MLB #Legend…

RT @BallySportsDET: Spencer Torkelson and Tyler Holton took a visit to the Negro Leagues Museum in Kansas City which honors an era and leag…

RT @the_emancipator: Jackie Robinson became the first Black athlete to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame 61 years ago. In…

RT @BSmile: Today In 1962: Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame! #MLB #Legend…

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RT @bballnostalgist: Awesome action shot of Jackie Robinson https://t.co/AzW1RMgJhU

RT @historycalendar: July 23, 1962 -- Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of…

RT @BSmile: Today In 1962: Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame! #MLB #Legend…

RT @BSmile: Today In 1962: Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame! #MLB #Legend…

RT @BBABASEBALL: Heck of a run boys to get to play at the American legion state tournament at Jackie Robinson stadium. Proud of all of you,…

RT @BSmile: Today In 1962: Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame! #MLB #Legend…

RT @BSmile: Today In 1962: Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame! #MLB #Legend…

RT @BSmile: Today In 1962: The great Jackie Robinson gives his Baseball Hall of Fame induction speech in Cooperstown! #MLB #Legend #History…

RT @JRFoundation: Happy 101st Birthday, Rachel Robinson! A business leader, civil rights activist, professor, nurse, wife, and mother, Ra…

RT @bugsburnett: Mrs. Robinson once told me: “We were greeted in Montreal w/ such warmth & dignity. The acceptance was so complete. We were…