Jackie Robinson
Silverman: Jason Collins Coming Out Represents Huge Step For Society
Collins is ready for his journey and has taken the important first step. It’s important for him. It’s important for sports. It’s important for humanity.
Rachel Robinson Talks Jackie’s Legacy With Boomer & Carton
Jackie Robinson’s widow, Rachel Robinson, stopped by the WFAN studios Thursday to talk about her Hall-of-Famer husband and his historic role in breaking baseball’s color barrier 66 years ago.
Keidel: Boston’s Best — Beantown Is Bigger Than Bombs
Maybe it’s too soon this second, but by tomorrow we will clamor for sports, for the soothing transaction of a three-pointer, the staccato squeak of sneakers, the crisp crack of a bat meeting a ball.
Baseball Holds Annual Jackie Robinson Day In Ballparks Across America
Baseball is holding its annual Jackie Robinson Day on the 66th anniversary of his breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Jackie Robinson Teammate Ralph Branca Reflects On Anniversary
It was 66 years ago today when Jackie Robinson took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers and broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier.
Curtis Granderson Plans ‘42’ Outing For Brooklyn Students On Jackie Robinson Day
The injured Yankees outfielder plans on making the most of an off day in his rehabilitation from a broken right forearm.
Movie Brings Jackie Robinson’s Story To New Generation
Fans young and old may be inspired to visit some of the places in Brooklyn connected to the African-American athlete who integrated Major League Baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
Sweeny: These Guys Ain’t So Bad! Yankees Bring ‘Major League’ Indians To Mind
So watching the Yankees the last few days I was suddenly reminded of the movie “Major League.” That happens nearly every time I’m in Cleveland — I mean, why wouldn’t it? — but this time it happened for another reason.
Keidel: Rooney Rules — NFL Pride And Prejudice
So far, 14 HC/GM positions have been filled over the last month, and all by white men. That must change says Keidel.
Baseball Icon Stan Musial Passes Away At 92
One of baseball’s greatest icons Stan Musial has passed away at 92.
Lichtenstein: Brooks’ Kobe-Esque Performance Begs For An Encore
When MarShon Brooks has his game going, he is a threat to score from almost any spot on the floor.
Ebbets Field Flagpole Makes Its Way To Barclays Center
The flagpole had been donated to a local VFW post after the stadium was demolished in 1960 and remained at that site until Nets part-owner Bruce Ratner, the Barclays Center developer, obtained it in 2007 with the plan of bringing it here.
Silverman: Miller Was A Giant Who Changed MLB And All Sports
Marvin Miller deserves recognition in Baseball’s Hall of Fame, an honor that inexplicably never came his way while he was alive.
Keidel: Can The NFL Play Gay?
Eventually, gays and lesbians will be as accepted and acclimated as anyone else. You just wonder when, and how far along we’ve come. Perhaps the NFL will tell us.
When Veeck and Saperstein Nearly Integrated Baseball… In 1943!
Jackie Robinson’s intelligence, talent and class always destined him to be a star. But was it almost unnecessary for him to also become a pioneer?
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