While most know that Robinson was the first Black player in the MLB, few are aware of his courageous efforts off the field.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jackie Robinson’s legacy is being celebrated around the major leagues on Tuesday, with the day named for ...

In the world of sports, a number is a pretty personal thing. Some were adopted in childhood out of respect for a favorite ...

But standing up for Jackie Robinson should not be a subversive or ... Despite routinely being subjected to death threats, hate mail and abuse — including by others in baseball — he never ...

Robinson died at age 53 of a heart attack in 1972 ... the only one universally retired by all major league teams. Why is Jackie Robinson Day on April 15? The date marks the anniversary of ...

LOS ANGELES — Jackie Robinson’s legacy is being celebrated ... his first year of eligibility. Robinson died at age 53 of a heart attack in 1972. He’s buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery in ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jackie Robinson’s legacy is being celebrated ... his first year of eligibility. Robinson died at age 53 of a heart attack in 1972. He’s buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery ...

Robinson died at age 53 of a heart attack in 1972 ... Brooklyn Dodgers' infielder Jackie Robinson is photographed on April 18, 1948. Credit: AP Why is Jackie Robinson Day on April 15?