Jackie Robinson Honored
Description
A slide of a black-and-white photograph of Jackie Robinson (left) speaking into a microphone as he is honored on the 25th anniversary of breaking Major Leagues Baseball's "color barrier" as the first African American to play professional MLB. Jackie's wife, Rachel Robinson (right), looks on as he speaks to the stadium fans at game two of the 1972 World Series at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Standing in the background is National League President Charles 'Chub' Feeney. The following is written on the physical slide: "Honored at 1972 World Series". See robinja02_47.
Player(s)
Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972
Team(s)
Unknown
League(s)
Unknown
Picture Date
October 15, 1972
Subject
African American baseball players; Hall of famers; Baseball awards; Baseball executives; World Series (Baseball) (1972); Husband and wife
Source
Unknown
Stadium
Riverfront Stadium (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Location
Cincinnati (Ohio)
Folder Name / Binder
Slides A-Z: Rob-Rus
Photographer
Unknown
Media Type
Slides (photographs)