Jackie Robinson Day — Andscape

ROBINSON RICKEY

Jackie Robinson wasn’t the only candidate to break baseball’s color line

Branch Rickey’s search ranged widely across Latin America and the Negro Leagues

By Bijan C. Bayne

1 year ago Culture

Jackie Robinson After Hitting a Homer

A handshake from a white teammate signaled Jackie Robinson’s arrival in America’s game

George Shuba’s defining act as a ballplayer came in a minor league contest 75 years ago

By William Weinbaum

2 years ago Sports

Black Catchers

What happened to the African American catcher?

Examining the lack of black catchers in MLB and the prospects with a shot

By Claire Smith

3 years ago Sports

New York Mets v Philadelphia Phillies

Jamie Foxx pitches in, joins MLB’s efforts to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day

Oscar and Grammy winner threw out ceremonial pitch before Phillies-Mets game

By Mark W. Wright

4 years ago Sports