At his insistence, Robinson’s original Cooperstown plaque recognized him only for his playing ability. But in 2008, the Hall unveiled a new plaque for Jackie. It closes with these words ...

COOPERSTOWN,NY -1962: Jackie Robinson poses with his family and the National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee plaque. Jackie Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947-1956. (Photo by ...

Do not be fooled by the Jackie Robinson jersey giveaway the Los Angeles Dodgers are doing or any of the empty platitudes they and Major League Baseball spout. Their lionizing of Robinson this year ...

In the plaque's immediate airspace invisible fastballs ... And three, there's a statue of Jackie Robinson and two children just outside the main entrance. Jackie's handing one of the kids a ...