Jackie Robinson Day, which took place last Friday, marked the 75th anniversary of the Hall of Famer’s historic MLB debut and celebrated the remarkable woman who has protected and preserved his legacy.

Rachel Robinson, widow of baseball trailblazer Jackie Robinson, celebrates her 100th birthday Tuesday. The former professor, nurse, leader in the civil rights movement and founder of the Jackie ...

Weakened by heart disease and diabetes, the retired ballplayer and civil rights titan died on Oct. 24, 1972, at the age of 53. Robinson was survived by his two living children, Sharon and David, and ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Jackie Robinson, who would have turned 100 on Jan. 31, is often remembered for his courage, athleticism, tenacity and sacrifice. By confronting Jim Crow – both as a baseball player ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jackie Robinson died young. Weakened by heart disease and diabetes, the retired ballplayer and civil rights titan passed away on ...