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FILTER RESULTS ►"42" Error: How the Jackie Robinson Movie Got Red Barber Wrong
The movie "42" was brilliantly done. It captured the racial biases of the day, the unbearable hardships Jackie Robinson endured and the character of the venerable old ballparks. But if he were alive today, announcer Red Barber wouldn't be happy with his portrayal in the critically acclaimed film. Show More Summary
Daughter Of Pitcher Portrayed As Racist In ’42? Says Her Pops Only Hit Jackie Robinson In The Arm Back In The Day!
Well that’s so much better right? In the new film ’42? Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Fritz Ostermueller is shown beaning Jackie Robinson in the head with a pitch, but his daughter says it didn’t happen that way and she never knew
Video of Jackie Robinson Playing Football for UCLA Will Brighten Your Day
Watching Jackie Robinson dominate in any sport is a beautiful thing. USC Athletics (h/t Next Impulse Sports) showed how generous they could be by releasing rare footage of former UCLA star and MLB legend Robinson playing football. Of course, we have seen footage of him before, but hardly in an athletic endeavor outside baseball. Show More Summary
Vin Scully reflects on meeting Branch Rickey
Jackie Robinson Day every year takes special significance for the Dodgers, Robinson's team in the majors. This year, Robinson's widow Rachel and daughter Sharon were at Dodger Stadium for pregame ceremonies, and Harrison Ford of theShow More Summary
Dodgers Outfielder Was Told To Stop Wearing Shoes Honoring Jackie Robinson
During Monday's "Jackie Robinson Day" celebrations, Carl Crawford of the Los Angeles Dodgers caused a stir when he wore one blue shoe and one white shoe. Well, according to Mark Saxon of ESPN.com Major League Baseball was "upset" and has told Crawford to stop wearing the shoes all together. Show More Summary
Harrison Ford: First Pitch for Jackie Robinson Day!
Harrison Ford suits up as he arrives at Dodger Stadium on Monday (April 15) in Los Angeles. The 70-year-old actor was accompanied by his wife Calista Flockhart as he threw the ceremonial first pitch on Jackie Robinson Day at a baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers. PHOTOS: Check out [...]
?I HEARD THAT:? ?42? - RECORD BREAKING OPENING WEEKEND FOR THE JACKIE ROBINSON MOVIE...
Appropriately, Monday, designated JACKIE ROBINSON DAY, Major League Baseball honored No. 42, the uniform number JACKIE ROBINSON wore. The courageous Black American ball player who broke baseball?s color barrier, when joining the Brooklyn...Show More Summary
Number Of Black Players In Major League Baseball Is Not Declining
Yesterday was Jackie Robinson Day in Major League Baseball, the 66th anniversary of Robinson breaking the color barrier. And in conjunction with the celebration, Bud Selig recently announced that Major League Baseball is going to form a task force to examine how to increase diversity in the sport. Show More Summary
The 15 Most Critically Acclaimed Sports Documentaries
This past weekend the Jackie Robinson biopic 42 hit theaters, just in time for “Jackie Robinson Day.” And while it took the top spot at the box office and was generally well-received by critics and audiences, the one complaint people have had is that it makes the legendary ballplayer out to be just a little [...]
The Dodgers Celebrated Jackie Robinson Day In Grand Fashion
While the country reacted to the tragedy in Boston, Major League Baseball teams and players took a few moments to celebrate the memory of Jackie Robinson. And the biggest celebration of Jackie Robinson Day occurred at Dodger Stadium, when Robinson's former team honored the man who changed the game forever. Show More Summary
Carl Crawford's different cleats honored Jackie Robinson
Crawford with a touching, stylish gesture on Jackie Robinson day.
Who Was the Real Jackie Robinson?
Colorlines' Jamilah King points out that the baseball legend's fight for racial justice was always tempered by a degree of pessimism about the realities faced by black people in America. Almost 66 years to the day that Robinson madeShow More Summary
Dodgers vs. Padres: Live Score, Analysis of Jackie Robinson Day Matchup
The Los Angeles Dodgers (7-5) host the San Diego Padres (2-10) tonight in what will rightfully be the final game of Jackie Robinson Day across MLB. The game will have heightened anticipation as the first meeting between the NL West rivals...Show More Summary
Jackie Robinson Day: Scenes from Red Sox-Rays game
The Boston Red Sox played their annual 11:05 a.m. Patriots Day game at Fenway Park, allowing them and the Tampa Bay Rays to be the first teams to honor Jackie Robinson on the 66th anniversary of his historic first game … Continue reading ?
Jackie Robinson Day 2013: How Sports World Is Honoring MLB Icon
It was 66 years ago today that Jackie Robinson made his debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking Major League Baseball's long-standing color barrier. On Monday, every player from the 18 teams in action will wear the No. 42 in his honor. Show More Summary
A look at the baseball heroes of '42' on Jackie Robinson Day
The themes of 42 extend beyond baseball, but the movie's heroes impressed on the field.
Dodgers, Padres have a Jackie Robinson Day rematch
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will play tonight for the first time since their brawl last Thursday, a rematch that just happens to fall on the day on which baseball honors Jackie Robinson. That’s a happy accident … Continue reading ?
Moses Fleetwood Walker: 7 Things You Need to Know About Majors' 1st Black Player
Monday is Jackie Robinson Day all around Major League Baseball. However, unless you know your baseball history inside and out, you wouldn't know that Robinson wasn't the first African-American to play professional baseball. That honor goes to Moses Fleetwood Walker, who made his professional debut on May 1, 1884 with the Toledo Blue Stockings. Show More Summary
Week 2 NL Power Rankings: Atlanta Leads Pack
Before I present this week's National League power rankings please remember tomorrow is Jackie Robinson Day. 65 years ago on April 15, 1947 Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier. Make sure you tag your tweets with the hashtag #Jackie42. Show More Summary
Week 2 AL Power Rankings: Detroit Barely Retains Top Spot
Monday is Jackie Robinson Day in Major League Baseball. 65 years ago on April 15, 1947 Robinson broke the color barrier and changed history. Everyone will wear #42 in honor of him. Tag your tweets with #Jackie42. Here are this week's...Show More Summary
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