The Jackie Robinson Foundation

It’s #JackieRobinsonDay 74 years ago he broke the modern era color barrier in major league baseball. Honor him with a donation to his living legacy at The Jackie Robinson Foundation: https://bit.ly/SupportJRF42 I played hard, and always to win. -Jackie Robinson

We are proud to be a part of this brilliant campaign connecting Jackie Robinson’s commitment to effect change on and off the playing field. From one generation to the next #MoreThanAnAthlete http://store.uninterrupted.com UNINTERRUPTED x The Jackie Robinson Foundation

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Our work is built upon the courage of one man. A man who chose to stand for equality, who chose to use his gifts to break barriers, and in doing so ignited a movement that inspired legends. Join us: https://bit.ly/SupportJRF42 #JackieRobinsonDay #Jackie42

A Jackie Robinson Story: Jackie wakes early on April 15, 1947, at the McAlpin Hotel in NYC. On his way to Ebbets Field, he tells his wife Rachel, Just in case you have trouble picking me out, I’ll be wearing #42. He rides the subway to Brooklyn. At the ballpark, Jackie recalls an exchange with Dodgers’ manager Clyde Sukeforth. Sukey turned to me and asked me how I felt. I told him I felt fine, and he said, ‘Good, you’re starting at first base’. Jackie’s debut was secured.... Rachel leaves for Ebbets Field that day with Jack, Jr. in tow, she struggles to find a cab to Brooklyn. The weather is cool at the ballpark, so a friend tucks Jack, Jrunder her coat to keep warm. Before the game, Jackie poses for photos with Dodgers infielders, Spider Jorgenson, Pee Wee Reese, and Eddie Stanky. Alabama native Eddie Stanky rests his arm on Jackie’s shoulder. During the game, Robinson is called out at first, hits a fly ball to left, hits into a double play, and only makes it to base when a bunt is mishandled. He says about the day, If they are all like this, I’m going to have a tough time making this league. Jackie Robinson would go onto have a ten-year, HOF career including being named NL Rookie of the Year (1947), NL MVP (1949) and a 6X All Star. #JackieRobinsonDay

Tomorrow is #JackieRobinsonDay! MLB teams will wear #42 to honor our namesake and the movement he ignited. Support The Jackie Robinson Foundation as we empower students to reach their goals. https://bit.ly/SupportJRF42

"...The fight for freedom is not simply the Negro's fight. It is the fight of decent humans..." -Jackie Robinson #JackieRobinsonDay April 15th

The way I figured it, I was even with baseball and baseball was even with me. The game had done much for me, and I had done much for it. -Jackie Robinson #JackieRobinsonDay April 15th

"...in order to lead today’s world, our country needs all her people to be ready, willing and able and PERMITTED to give their all. -Jackie Robinson #JackieRobinsonDay April 15th

"After you get on first base it takes a lot of cooperation and understanding on the part of your teammates to get you all the way home. That goes for baseball or the everyday business of living in a democracy." -Jackie Robinson #JackieRobinsonDay April 15th

In order for America to be 100 percent strong--economically, defensively, and morally--we cannot afford the waste of having second-and-third class citizens. -Jackie Robinson 42 quotes - one a day until #JackieRobinsonDay April 15th

Pre-Order MLB The Show 21 Jackie Robinson Edition Today! To honor his legacy, $1 will be donated to JRF MLB The Show Scholars supported by PlayStation Pathways program for each copy sold in the US. Preorder the Jackie Robinson Edition for early access: https://mlbthe.show/jfb

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"As a rule, when a decision goes against me I try to hold myself in check, for I realize that in order to play a smart heads-up game of baseball a fellow must try at all times to keep his wits about him. -Jackie Robinson 42 quotes - one a day until #JackieRobinsonDay April 15th

No pitcher ever made me back up. Not one. And they all tried. -Jackie Robinson 42 quotes - one a day until #JackieRobinsonDay April 15th

On what would have been his 102nd birthday, we remember the remarkable life and legacy of Jackie Robinson: Athlete, Civil Rights Activist, Journalist, Broadcaster, Entrepreneur, and Humanitarian. #JRFoundation #Jackie42 #JackieRobinson Photo: Courtesy of the Bettmann Archive, Getty Images

Jackie Robinson Foundation Tribute for Henry Hank Aaron

And what is it that I have always believed? First, that imperfections are human. But that wherever human beings were given room to breathe and time to think, those imperfections would disappear, no matter how slowly. -Jackie Robinson #JackieRobinsonDay April 15th Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey at a team training camp in Vero Beach, Florida, 17th March 1949, Courtesy of Curt Gunther, Keystone Archive Photos, Getty Images

The Jackie Robinson Foundation mourns the loss of baseball and civil rights icon Henry "Hank" Aaron.