Today Marks the 75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson Breaking the MLB color barrier. All players will be wearing number 42 across baseball today. I've always loved Jackie Robinson day. I think having all the players wearing 42 is a great way to honor an exceptional man. Jackie Robinson day is
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Making it to the highest levels of competition in one sport is rare, even among the most gifted athletes. Possessing the dedication and talent to accomplish such a feat in two or more sports is rarer still. Yet, the extremely gifted athletes who excel in multiple sports occasionally come along.
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Has anyone else noticed Kenley Jansen isn't exactly the dominant pitcher we thought we were getting when he signed that mega-money contract? He's barely pretty good, and frankly, he worries me when he takes the mound with a slim lead. Bonus: Let's look at the Jackie Robinson Night fan jersey. https://youtu.be/5WcauQpUUJU
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The last day of January is a special day for Dodger fans and humanity in general as it is Jackie Robinson’s birthday. He would be turning 100 today if he were still with us. The legendary Dodger hall of famer and civil rights pioneer will be honored throughout the day. There
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On April 15, 2017, the date that all of MLB celebrates the legacy of Jackie Robinson, the Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled their first stadium statue. It's a magnificent depiction of Robinson in the act of stealing home. The larger than life bronze figure is set upon a marble base that is adorned
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Every sportswriter and blogger who has dared to step outside the white lines of the playing field to offer his or her opinion on something not directly related to sports has heard it - "Why are you commenting on (insert subject) - I read this, or watch, or listen to this, for
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I wasn't going to get involved in the Colin Kaepernick controversy at all. I had my reasons. The first is, I don't care that much about the 49s or what happens in preseason football. Secondly, tossing your two-cents into a nation-wide social media battle is not the best way to make friends, and
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Last Friday was Jackie Robinson Day, and I had the pleasure of attending. It was my first game of the young season. Here's my photo report. The game was a sellout, and there were going to be pregame ceremonies with Rachel Robinson, Jackie's wife. I arrived early because I didn't want
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The Dodger’s promotion department is at it again with another awesome campaign. This season they are giving away ten retired Dodger pins. The pin set features one retired Dodger’s number on each one. These are pins you can put on your hat, or your shirt, or purses for the ladies. The
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