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Ex-NHL coach Bowman was 12 when he saw Jackie Robinson play

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 30, 1971, file photo, Jackie Robinson poses at his home in Stamford, Conn. The first statue in Dodger Stadium history belongs to Jackie Robinson. The team will unveil his likeness during Jackie Robinson Day festivities on Saturday, April 15, 2017, with his wife and extended family in attendance on the 70th anniversary of him breaking baseball's color barrier (AP Photo/File)

Sliding home: Jackie Robinson gets statue at Dodger Stadium

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia throws in the bullpen before a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Saturday, March 5, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

SNYDER: MLB’s RBI program should provide opportunity for Washington youth

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

People pass by a Philadelphia Mural Arts Program mural of Jackie Robinson in Philadelphia on Friday, April 15, 2016. On Jackie Robinson Day, Philadelphia is acknowledged its racist treatment of the baseball pioneer when he played in the city nearly 70 years ago. City leaders issued an official apology in March, and highlighted its official apology during a ceremony Friday, also honoring Moses Fleetwood Walker, the first black Major League player. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

After apology, Philly among many Jackie Robinson tributes

By Errin Haines Whack and Joe Resnick - Associated Press

The documentary "Jackie Robinson," now available on Blu-ray from PBS Distribution, focuses on the legends efforts on and off the field to fight segregation. (Robinson photo Associated Press)

Blu-ray review: Jackie Robinson

By Joseph Szadkowski - The Washington Times

Rachel Robinson, left, and filmmaker Ken Burns participate in the "Jackie Robinson" panel at the PBS Winter TCA on Monday, Jan.18, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

SNYDER: Jackie Robinson’s achievements stand out in Ken Burns’ documentary

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 11, 1947 file photo, Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers poses at Ebbets Field in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Robinson is the subject of a two-part documentary, "Jackie Robinson" directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon airing Monday and Tuesday at 9 p.m. on most PBS stations. (AP Photo/John Rooney, File)

PBS documentary on Jackie Robinson reveals complicated life

By DAVID BAUDER - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Frank Robinson adjusts his hat before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Vero Beach, Fla., Monday, March 28, 2005. (AP Photo/LM Otero) ** FILE **

LOVERRO: Nationals doing the right thing by finally honoring Frank Robinson

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Philadelphia pitcher Mo'ne Davis delivers in the first inning of a United States semi-final baseball game against Las Vegas at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Las Vegas spoils Mo’ne’s night, beats Philly in Little League World Series

By John Kekis - Associated Press

APSE to honor Wendell Smith at summer conference

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Western Pa. teen hits home run with Robinson essay

By CARLY KROUSE - Associated Press

Tuesday’s Sports In Brief

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Zondwa Mandela, second from left, his wife Lindo Mandela, left, and New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner, right, pose with a copy of the Nelson Mandela plaque before the Chicago Cubs and the Yankees play Game 2 of a baseball doubleheader on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Zondwa is Nelson's grandson. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Yankees unveil plaque for Nelson Mandela

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FILE - In this June 30, 1971, file photo, Jackie Robinson poses at his home in Stamford, Conn. Baseball holds tributes across the country on Jackie Robinson Day, Tuesday, April 15, 2014, the 67th anniversary marking the end of the game's racial barrier. (AP Photo/File)

MLB marks 67th anniversary of Robinson debut

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Monday’s Sports In Brief

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Jackie Robinson’s rookie award sells for $402,000

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Andy Pafko, 4-time MLB All-Star, dies at 92

By DINESH RAMDE - Associated Press

FILE - This is a 1952 file photo showing Brooklyn Dodgers baseball player Andy Pafko. Pafko, a four-time All-Star who played on the last Chicago Cubs team to reach the World Series, has died at age 92. Pafko died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013 of apparent natural causes, according to Kraig Pike, the director of the Pike Funeral Home in Bridgman, Mich. Pafko also played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Milwaukee Braves, and played in four World Series during 17 years in the major leagues. (AP Photo/File)

Andy Pafko dies at 92; was four-time All-Star outfielder

By Dinesh Ramde - Associated Press

Yankees honor Rivera in pregame ceremony

By HOWIE RUMBERG - Associated Press

** FILE ** New York City police are investigating swastikas and hate speech scrawled on a statue of Pee Wee Reese and Jackie Robinson outside Brooklyn's minor league baseball stadium. A manager at MCU Park noticed the defacement Wednesday morning, Aug. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Brooklyn Cyclones)

Jackie Robinson statue defaced in New York; reward hits $50K for tips leading to arrests

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