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Jackie Robinson’s Eldest Grandchild Throws First Pitch

On Jackie Robinson Day, the Dodgers crowd witnessed a touching tribute that connected the trailblazing history of 1947 to the present day.
04/16/2026

How Major League Baseball Is Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day

The legendary slugger broke baseball’s color line 79 years ago today.
04/15/2026

Jackie Robinson: 75 Years of Baseball Greatness

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This Day in Black History: Nov. 19, 1921

Baseball legend Roy Campanella was born in Philadelphia.
11/19/2014
Jackie Robinson Parkway, New York

This Day in Black History: Oct. 30, 1945

Jackie Robinson signs with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
10/30/2014
Comeback and the Fight of the Century - After a three-and-a-half year hiatus, Ali returned to the ring in 1970. The next year, in what has been hailed as “The Fight of the Century,” Ali took on legendary opponent Joe Frazier. After 15 rounds, Frazier scored a knockout, taking down the former heavyweight champion. The two would meet again in 1974, in which Ali would be the victor. (Photo: B Bennett/Getty Images)

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This Day in Black History: April 15, 1947

Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the MLB.
04/15/2014

This Day in Black History: Dec. 8, 1956

Jackie Robinson received the NAACP’s Spingarn Medal.
12/08/2013

UPDATE: $50,000 Reward Offered for Jackie Robinson Statue Vandal

The baseball legend's statue was defaced with racial slurs.
08/12/2013

44 Is Screening 42

Obama to host a viewing of the Jackie Robinson biopic.
04/02/2013