Document Type

Article

Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day, Robinson's 100th birthday

Authors

Leela Stockley

Publication Title

The Maine Campus

Publication Date

4-22-2019

Abstract/ Summary

On April 15, 2019, the baseball world marked Jackie Robinson Day with various celebrations around the country honoring Robinson who was a monumental figure in breaking the racial barrier in Major League Baseball. This year, the celebrations honored not only Robinson’s entry into the MLB in 1947 but also recognized Robinson’s 100th birthday, which would have been last Jan. 31. During his career, Robinson became an almost immediate superstar and was named Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player and gained notoriety both on and off the field for his athletic prowess. Robinson died from cardiac arrest at the age of 53 in 1972.

Comments

Content captured from The Maine Campus website by by Kimberly Sawtelle, Library Specialist CLIII, on January 15, 2021.

Identifier

Racial Justice_Maine Campus_2021_01_15o

Repository Citation

Stockley, Leela, "Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day, Robinson's 100th birthday" (2019). Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. 22.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/social_justice/22

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