Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier with the Dodgers in 1947. Read about his stats, family, death, ...

He started at first base after spending time in the military and starring for the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro Leagues. Jackie Robinson wore an Organization for Civil Rights badge when he ...

It was 70 years ago today Jackie ... 1944: Robinson accepts an honorable discharge from active duty. He returns home to California. Spring 1945: Robinson joins the Kansas City Monarchs of the ...

A barber shop, tailor shop and haberdashery also operated on the site. In 1947, during his short stay with the Kansas City Monarchs, Jackie Robinson lived at the hotel. After Ella died in 1953, Reuben ...

In 1947, during his short stay with the Kansas City Monarchs, Jackie Robinson lived at the hotel. After Ella died in 1953, Reuben sold the property. The new owner defaulted on the mortgage ...

He's been waiting months for, to see the brand new Jackie Robinson statue ... Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.Robinson played for the Negro Leagues' Kansas City Monarchs before joining the Brooklyn ...

With a rebuilt statue of Jackie Robinson in bronze ... home at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.Robinson played for the Negro Leagues' Kansas City Monarchs before joining the Brooklyn Dodgers.