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Baseball legend also a caring dad

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:06:18 GMT

One of the most courageous sports figures in American history stared racism in the face but had a secret fear: Jackie Robinson couldn't swim.
Source: Columbus Dispatch

MLB 9s: L.A. Dodgers—Maury Wills, Duke Snider, Jackie Robinson Shine

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:33:15 GMT

The shortstop who stole 104 bases, the catcher who was a great Dodger long before he was a great Met, and the third baseman who may have had one of the best single offensive seasons in L.A. history. Power or speed? The past or the present?
Source: Bleacher Report

Power Rankings: LeBron should subtract 10 from retired-number suggestion

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:16:00 GMT

LeBron James says he wants to pay tribute to Michael Jordan by switching over to Bill Russell's number. Wilt Chamberlain's dominance sparked rules changes long before Michael Jordan ever laced up his high-tops.
Source: CBS Sports

Allie Reynolds' Amazing 1952 World Series

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:26:38 GMT

The 1952 World Series is usually remembered for Billy Martin's great catch of a Jackie Robinson pop fly with the bases loaded and two outs in the seventh inning of the seventh game.
Source: Bleacher Report

1950 Series marked last all-white Fall Classic

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:13:41 GMT

The Yankees and Phillies battle in the last all-white Fall Classic in 1950. Who will win the 2009 World Series? It was the top of the 10th inning in Game 2 of the 1950 World Series when Joe DiMaggio stepped in to face Phillies ace Robin Roberts.
Source: New York Daily News

Allie Reynolds' Amazing 1952 World Series

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:57:34 GMT

Citi Field gets history lesson

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:00:09 GMT

Citi Field will add new touches next season designed to give park more of a Mets presence (as opposed to Brooklyn Dodgers). Maybe the Mets aren't doomed to repeat their historic blunder after all.
Source: New York Daily News

Citi Field gets Mets' makeover

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:53:06 GMT

Mets fans have spoken. Saying they had heard their irate followers "loud and clear," the Mets yesterday revealed several changes to Citi Field to better reflect the team's history.
Source: New York Post

Quoted in 'News: Mets announce Changes to Citi Field'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:37:27 GMT

said in Metsblog.com:

Next season, fans will be greeted by Mets colors as they approach Citi Field with full-color banners of Mets players on Mets Plaza in front of the Jackie Robinson Rotunda.

Quoted in 'US-MIDEAST: Baseball Team Urged to Cut Ties with Israeli Group'

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:32:10 GMT

said in Inter Press Service:

Allowing the Hebron Fund to fundraise at Citi Field contradicts New York Mets and Major League Baseball's commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination, and is an insult to the legacy of Jackie Robinson.

Photo from Getty Images

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:16:00 GMT

SEATTLE - APRIL 15: Members of the Seattle Mariners, wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson day, stand during the national anthem prior to the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Safeco Field April 15, 2009 in Seattle, Washington.

Photo from Getty Images

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:14:00 GMT

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 15: Ian Kinsler smiles after hitting a cycle while wearing jersey #42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson day during a game against the Baltimore Orioles on April 15, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

Jackie Robinson Steals Home

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:54:35 GMT