Game 6 script perfect for Martinez Nov 4, 2009
Forget about Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and even Jackie Robinson. In his own mind, Pedro takes the cake. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Yankees' Jeter given Roberto Clemente Award Oct 30, 2009
Also on Thursday, baseball commissioner Bud Selig offered his opinion on the call to retire the late Clemente's No. 21, saying that honor should remain for Jackie Robinson only ... "You know, I get a lot of letters, people are mad [because] we've never retired Babe Ruth's number."Really, Jackie Robinson, I think, transcended baseball," Selig said, referring to the setting aside of Robinson's No. 42 in 1997. "I'll always believe that. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Expansion of replay not likely soon Oct 30, 2009
"Jackie Robinson transcended baseball," said Selig, who retired Robinson's No. 42 throughout the sport on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of him breaking the color barrier in 1947. "You want to be very careful about retiring numbers. We honor Roberto every chance we get in every other way we can." Because of missed calls in the first two rounds of the postseason, the subject of expanding the use of instant replay has been a common source of discussion over the past couple of weeks. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Utley sets mark, joins Babe in history Oct 29, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Utley sets mark, then joins Babe in history. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Chased down: Homers sting CC, Yanks Oct 29, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Utley's long balls, Lee's dominance silence AL champions. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Related GW Coverage Oct 28, 2009
THIS IS NOT a Jackie Robinson story. did not decide on a career in elite rowing because no other black man had won a place on the U.S. Olympic rowing team. (Gwsports.com)
African American portraits reflect a vast contribution Oct 27, 2009
Winogrand shows a recently retired Jackie Robinson in a suit and tie tossing a baseball while talking on the telephone: the boy of summer in winter. Artistry and celebrity, impressive though each is here, are secondary concerns. (Boston Globe)
KostyaKennedyViewpoint Louisville Slugger has a gift for every World Series participant. Oct 27, 2009
Jackie Robinson had a special bat for the Series in 1955 when next year finally came to Brooklyn. Roberto Clemente got his 36-inch, 37-ounce World Series model in time to bat. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Inbox: Will Fontenot improve in 2010? Oct 24, 2009
Not counting the ones who wear it in honor of Jackie Robinson, the last Cubs player was pitcher Dave Smith in 1992. The last person to wear No. 42 for the Cubs was coach Dan Radison in 1997. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Inbox: Do the Mets need a star at first? Oct 22, 2009
The reason is because he has more to do with the Mets franchise than Jackie Robinson, who is more of a Dodger than a Met. -- Sean R., East Northport, N.Y.. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
UCLA Baseball's Incoming Class Ranked No. 19 by Baseball America Oct 21, 2009
UCLA opens its 2010 season against Southern University on Friday, Feb. 19 at Steele Field at Jackie Robinson Stadium. That weekend, the Bruins will play in the third annual MLB Urban Invitational. (Uclabruins.com)
Inbox: Should Mets sign Crawford? Oct 20, 2009
Jackie Robinson gets more attention than Keith Hernandez, Tom Seaver, Mookie Wilson, Gary Carter, Darryl Strawberry and Dwight Gooden. Why is that. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
JoePosnanskiInside Baseball Ranking the best "pure" hitters in baseball over the last 60 years. Oct 20, 2009
When you see all the the names, it's pretty staggering: Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Frank Robinson, Roberto Clemente, Bob Gibson, Juan Marichal, Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Orlando Cepeda, Willie McCovey, Willie Stargell, Lou Brock, Joe Morgan, Tony Perez, Billy Williams, Larry Doby, Monte Irvin -- these are all Hall of Famers. And then you throw in Maury Willis and Don Newcombe and Dick Allen and Elston Howard and Jimmy Wynn and Vada Pinson and Minnie Minoso. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Teaching tool makes geography cool Oct 20, 2009
Students then called out the names of Jackie Robinson and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. when she asked them to name some famous Georgia natives. Hodge also called on students to identify the five different geographic regions of the state - the Blue Ridge, the Appalachian Plateau, the Ridge and Valley Province, the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain. (Athens Banner-Herald)
FWS: Game 4 Notebook Oct 19, 2009
"I wanted to go 42, he said. I thought about it last year and I talked with Coach Fox about it. The main reason I wanted to do it is to pay homage to my dad, who played basketball at Radford, and also the whole Jackie Robinson connection. I thought it would be my special way to pay tribute to those who have come before me and everything.". The Diamond Heels return to action Sunday at Boshamer Stadium for the fifth game of the Fall World Series at 1 p.m.. (InsideCarolina.com)
Voices: Maz's hit scored big for local immigrants Oct 18, 2009
It has been said that Jackie Robinson opened the door for blacks players and that Roberto Clemente overcame obstacles for Latinos. For me, if a coal miner's son named Mazeroski could hit a home run to beat the Yankees in the World Series, then anything was possible for a kid with a funny last name with patches on his pants and holes in his shoes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Robert Hoobing, editor; worked for AP, Pats, and Postal Service Oct 16, 2009
Bob Hoobing (right), with baseball great Jackie Robinson ... Mr. Hoobing, who covered such sports legends as Muhammad Ali, Mickey Mantle, Jackie Robinson, Bill Russell, and Wilt Chamberlain, also collaborated with novelist James A. Michener to write Golden Moments: A collection of United States 1984 Commemorative Olympic Issues. (Boston Globe)
Chelios, 47, to begin comeback in AHL Oct 13, 2009
Jansen had a career record of 122-89 and finished second in National League Rookie of the Year voting in 1947 to Jackie Robinson. Soccer MLS looking to adjust season structure MLS commissioner Don Garber said the league is exploring ways to align itself closer to soccer s international calendar in hopes of attracting more of the world s best players and gaining favor with FIFA president Sepp Blatter as America bids to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. (Boston Globe)
2009 regular season had its share of curtain calls Oct 12, 2009
"It's more special to do it on Jackie Robinson Day," Kinsler said. "He could do everything.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Gibson documentary effort drew early support Oct 12, 2009
"This was a chance for the kids to walk in the footsteps of Josh, who provided a foundation for Jackie Robinson and all of the black players that followed," Clark said, noting that Gibson died three months before Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Labriola, who provided funding for the documentary, also did not live to see the results of his efforts. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mr. Lucky: My days on the field with baseball legend Josh Gibson Oct 12, 2009
Josh died three months before Jackie Robinson broke into the majors with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The best young Negro Leaguers -- guys like Willie Mays and Hank Aaron -- went, too. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ostler: Turn the page Oct 9, 2009
(10-08) 21:37 PDT -- I've been rethinking Jackie Robinson and Babe Ruth ... Turn the page on breaking color barrier Articles I've been rethinking Jackie Robinson and Babe Ruth. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Turn the page on breaking color barrier Oct 9, 2009
(10-08) 21:37 PDT -- I've been rethinking Jackie Robinson and Babe Ruth. I've always had Robinson as my No. 1 courageous pioneer, and Ruth as the athlete with whom I'd most like to have a beer. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Mauer, Ramirez get silver bats Oct 8, 2009
Louisville Slugger, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2009, presented the first Silver Bat Awards in 1949 to George Kell of the Detroit Tigers and Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Silver Bat Award is 34 inches long and weighs about 56 ounces. (Louisville Business First, KY)
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Historical Society to hear why Jackie Robinson was the right player ... Why did he pick Jackie Robinson ... Come to the Blackford Historical Society meeting on Monday night, October 5, and find out who the man, Jackie Robinson, was. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Congress celebrates Slugger anniversary Oct 1, 2009
Some of the greats who have used Slugger bats include Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Joe DiMaggio, Stan Musial, Mickey Mantle, Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente, Hank Aaron and Pee Wee Reese. The company employs 200 people at its downtown Louisville factory and museum, which is one of the city s popular tourist destinations. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Pam Pack to honor versatile Phelps Oct 1, 2009
Jackie Robinson had broken into the league in 1946, while Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio clubbed their way towards history. DiMaggio, who won the MVP the year Phelps graduated from Washington, was one of Phelps favorite players along with fellow Yankee Whitey Ford. (Washington Daily News, NC)
What's going on... Sep 30, 2009
Members will hear a presentation about Jackie Robinson from Ruth Jennerjahn at its meeting, 321 N. High St., Hartford City, at 7 p.m.. Asbury Cemetery Board. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
DaveHydeInside College Football This emerging coach may be the most amazing story in any sport. Sep 24, 2009
"You don't know if he's a player or a businessman,'' he'll say. Then he'll them tell about Jackie Robinson. He's studied up. He's even watched the 1950 movie, The Jackie Robinson Story, the one where Robinson plays himself. "They listen,'' he says when asked if his players understand. These last couple of weeks, as Miami has defeated Florida State and Georgia Tech and prepares for a huge game at Virginia Tech on Saturday, the talk is how Miami has shown the kind of big plays and big-name players... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Selig allowing anyone to wear No. 42 Sep 24, 2009
JACKIE ROBINSON REMEMBERED ... By Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY Commissioner Bud Selig said Thursday that he'll accept any request to wear Jackie Robinson's retired uniform number Sunday in tribute to the 60th anniversary of breaking MLB's color barrier ... The uniforms worn Sunday in Robinson's honor will be autographed by the players and donated to the Jackie Robinson Foundation, according to Major League Baseball officials. (Yahoo News -- African Americans)
Harwell will always be voice of Tigers Sep 24, 2009
In the first inning of his first game, he always said, Jackie Robinson stole home. In baseball, democracy shines its clearest. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Chisholm once again in the crossfire Sep 24, 2009
He's acclaimed for settling long-standing disputes with neighboring cities, taking back Jackie Robinson Ballpark from a negligent private manager and forging ahead with beachside redevelopment despite the difficulty and poor odds. He's distrusted for lapses like accepting discounted memberships from a private club, undermining a fledgling county water authority and treating residents like an after-thought. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Footage of Robinson's debut rare Sep 24, 2009
JACKIE ROBINSON REMEMBERED ... By Robert Kimball, USA TODAY Imagine the television coverage if Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier today ... An index card notes "Jackie Robinson bunts and moves to second on bad throw" and "Robinson scores" during the Dodgers' three-run seventh inning, in which Robinson scored the go-ahead run. (Yahoo News -- African Americans)
Pioneering female coach in league of her own Sep 23, 2009
Siegal even compares Veeck to late Brooklyn Dodger manager/owner Branch Rickey, who helped break baseball s color lines in the late 1940s by signing Jackie Robinson to a contract. Perhaps reflecting Rickey s pioneering spirit, Veeck thought women should have a chance to be part of baseball, Siegal maintains. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Russell remembers Robinson Sep 23, 2009
Asked about the ceremonies baseball is planning Sunday in tribute to the late Jackie Robinson, the first black ballplayer to break the racial barrier in Major League Baseball, Russell said, ``You may or may not know that I was a pallbearer at Jackie Robinson's funeral ... How did I get to be Jackie Robinson's favorite. (Yahoo News -- African Americans)
Bernie Fuchs, 76; illustrator of magazines defined an era Sep 22, 2009
In the course of a prolific career, he met many historic figures of his era, including President Kennedy, baseball player Jackie Robinson, and cellist Pablo Casals, who, ailing at 93, nevertheless played a Bach cantata for Mr. Fuchs at the musician s villa in Puerto Rico. Jill Bossert, editor of Society of Illustrators books, once described Mr. Fuchs s skill: His colors shine with the brilliance of stained glass as if lit from within. (Boston Globe)
Names & Faces Sep 17, 2009
There are other Dodgers in the gallery's collection, including Sandy Koufax and Jackie Robinson. Yes, there are some Giants, too, including Willie Mays (four different pieces) and Juan Marichal from the San Francisco days and old-timers Carl Hubbell and Christy Mathewson. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Dodgers draw Yanks, Red Sox in 2010 Sep 16, 2009
Among the early highlights of the schedule will be April 15 and the celebration of Jackie Robinson Day. The Dodgers, being the only team for which Robinson played, traditionally request and receive a home game on the date marking his Major League debut. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Former Patriot League Star Foyle to be Inducted into World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame Sep 12, 2009
More than 40 sports-humanitarians have been enshrined in Boise, including tennis great Arthur Ashe, Major League Baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson, NFL coaching legend Tom Landry, the NBA's David Robinson, soccer great Pel; and the Harlem Globetrotters. To read the full release from the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame. (Patriotleague.com)
Angels' Hunter wins Branch Rickey Award Sep 11, 2009
Hunter is a key figure in Major League Baseball's Breaking Barriers program, which honors the legacy of Jackie Robinson, and he is involved with Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Each Major League club is asked to nominate a player, coach or executive for the Rickey Award. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Hunter honored Sep 11, 2009
"The award is named in honor of the late baseball executive known for creating the framework for the modern minor league farm system and for breaking baseball's color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson, the first black player in the major leagues."Branch Rickey, that's the man," Hunter said. "He was just as important as Jackie Robinson. People forget that. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Lind named AL's co-Player of the Week Sep 9, 2009
The 23-year-old tied for the A.L. lead with three home runs and also collected 10 RBI. On September 6th, the 2008 A.L. Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award winner notched his 28th homer to surpass his rookie season total and exceeded 100 RBI for the first time in his career. The two-time All-Star became the 14th Major Leaguer and the second Ray ever with 40 doubles, 25 home runs and 100 RBI before the age of 24. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Hillman glad to have Callaspo back Sep 8, 2009
Greinke also donated his game-worn, team-signed Jackie Robinson Day jersey -- which is available on royals. com/auction. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Hudson's work earns Clemente nod Sep 3, 2009
"Mr. Roberto Clemente is the Jackie Robinson of the Latins. He's just like Mr. Jackie Robinson. The numbers he put up, the charisma he had, the awards he won -- everything he's done. "God blessed us by putting these two great men on earth. They are unbelievable icons. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Guerrero, Angels dominate Mariners Sep 1, 2009
It soared over a Jackie Robinson sign and into the second deck way beyond left field. The third multi-home run game this season for Guerrero was his 20th with the Angels, whom he joined in 2004. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Scene around the Vineyard Aug 29, 2009
Turns out Tamara s mother, Cora Weiss, was one of the original organizers of the airlifts, and the first plane in 1959 was paid for because Belafonte, Jackie Robinson, and Sidney Poitier, all signed a fund-raising letter. Also at the book party were actress Brooke Adams and Carly s sister Joanna Simon, who s been in the news of late. (Boston Globe)
Book excerpt: The Machine - Story of the 1975 Cincinnati Reds Aug 27, 2009
The Boys of Summer Brooklyn Dodgers of the 1950s had Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider, Pee Wee Reese and Roy Campanella and were a beautiful blend of power and speed. But the lineup Sparky Anderson put on the field on July 4, 1975, had something more. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
UCLA Baseball Releases 2010 Schedule Aug 26, 2009
UCLA's 56-game regular-season schedule includes at least 32 home contests and 24 games played away from Steele Field at Jackie Robinson Stadium ... 21) will be played at Jackie Robinson Stadium ... Friday's game versus Vanderbilt will be played at Jackie Robinson Stadium. (Uclabruins.com)
Charlie Sampson: just a cowboy battling the bulls Aug 26, 2009
Forty years before Jackie Robinson desegregated professional baseball, African American cowboys competed in the rodeo arena alongside white, Hispanic, Indian, and female competitors. Yet, in 1977, he was one of just six black cowboys in the PRCA.. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Photo of the Week Aug 26, 2009
Jackie Robinson submitted this photo of a family of ducks at Rochelle Pond in Roanoke Rapids. She says they had a great time feeding the ducks and fishing for brim at the pond she thinks people have forgotten about. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Flagler AAU squad turns relaxed approach into tournament success Aug 26, 2009
Stuart said he liked that exhibit, the framed game worn jerseys of players and the display case loaded with World Series rings awarded to participants, but there was one player that he really wanted to see -- Brooklyn Dodgers great Jackie Robinson, whose career was of historic importance beyond baseball as the first black to play at the major league level when he came up for the 1947 season. "I wanted to see about Jackie Robinson because he was the first player to break the color barrier in... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
A path to a better life Aug 21, 2009
Around the corner from the Rose Bowl is Jackie Robinson Park where I played Pop Warner, and certain apartments, Mitchell said. It was all around. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Craziest sports egomaniac we've seen Aug 19, 2009
Just as Jackie Robinson is, first and foremost, an integrator and Dikembe Mutombo an ambassador for human rights, Pete Rose will always be a gambler before the man with 4,256 hits; Barry Bonds will always be a cheater. And so it is for Favre. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
2009 Aflac All-American Classic Ends in Dramatic Fashion Tied 4-4 Aug 17, 2009
High School, when he won the Aflac National High School Player of the Year and was presented with the 2009 Jackie Robinson Award. On hand to make the presentation was Sonya Pankey, granddaughter of Jackie Robinson, and Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith, the Aflac All-American Classic's honorary chairman. (PR Newswire)
Four combine on Daytona no-hitter Aug 16, 2009
Two days shy of his 24th birthday, the converted reliever combined with three former bullpen mates to toss Daytona's first no-hitter in nearly 13 years as the Cubs blanked the Dunedin Blue Jays, 4-0, in the opener of Saturday's doubleheader at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. "It felt amazing," Muschko said. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Repairing a 'cultural disconnect' Aug 13, 2009
"Jackie Robinson did so much work and went through so much to play this great game, and I want carry on that work and make sure African-American kids are introduced to baseball.". Hudson, a two-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner, concedes he is "not going to change every kid's mind" about playing baseball. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Richard Deitsch Aug 11, 2009
Only Vin Scully remains, a lyrical constant between Jackie Robinson and Manny Ramirez. Others will rank exotic sports destinations at the top of their bucket list but my top pick involves working for a night. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Mariners set to honor Robinson scholars Aug 7, 2009
SEATTLE -- The three winners of the 2009 Evergreen State College Jackie Robinson Scholarship will be honored on Friday prior to the Mariners' game against the Rays ... The scholarship, which is open to students of color who transfer from Seattle Central to Evergreen, provides one year's tuition to students who have achieved high academic standards and demonstrated a commitment to the ideals of Jackie Robinson. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
OPEN COURT: Steroids, yet again Aug 2, 2009
Prior to Jackie Robinson shattering the color barrier, baseball greats such as Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Buck O Neill and hundreds of men we ve never even heard of didn t get the chance to compete on the biggest stage. Yet nobody feels the need to put an asterisk next to Babe Ruth or Lou Gehrig in the record books, even though they didn t face the best possible competition. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Red Sox retire Rice's No. 14 Jul 29, 2009
The No. 42 that was retired by the major leagues in honor of Jackie Robinson. and presented him with a replica of the No. 14 plaque that was signed by the whole team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Rickey wows with brilliant induction speech Jul 27, 2009
" With the crowd now in his hand, Rickey talked about growing up in Oakland and his heroes being Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and Reggie Jackson. ". And what about that Reggie Jackson. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Henderson, Rice Enter Hall Of Fame Jul 27, 2009
"It is an honor to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame," Henderson added, "and have my name next to players like Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Lou Gehrig, Roberto Clemente and the list goes on and on." Henderson, a career. 279 hitter with an on-base percentage of. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Henderson humbled by Hall Jul 27, 2009
He named his boyhood idols (Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, Henry Aaron and, yes, Jackson), the scout who signed him (Jim Guinn), a minor-league mentor (Tom Trebelhorn), his first owner (Charlie Finley) and favorite manager (Billy Martin). So what's next. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hall induction leaves Rickey 'humbled' Jul 27, 2009
Henderson, who said he also idolized Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays and Hank Aaron as a boy, said he'd go to A's games in the early 1970s and wait outside the players' parking lot, hoping to get Jackson's autograph. "I'd ask him, and he'd pass me a pen with his name on it," Henderson said. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
KEITH:Wise preserves history with unreal catch in 9th Jul 24, 2009
McDougald was a solid infielder for 10 seasons with the dysnastic Yankees in the 1950s who is remembered mostly today for grabbing a Jackie Robinson smash off the glove of third baseman Andy Carey and throwing to first base to nip Robinson and preserve Larsen's perfect game. Veryzer was a weak-hitting shortstop who left but one imprint upon the game: saving Barker's perfecto by showing off his range and just getting Toronto's Alfredo Griffin at first by a nose. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
