Jackie Robinson Day

April 15th was Jackie Robinson Day My boyhood hero who led the way Allowing those since To follow his prints This spirited man, a pioneer he did play
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Smith Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 9:26 AM
Heck of a player, Hell of a Man...
Ellison Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 9:52 AM
My dad and I saw him play his first ever game with the old Montreal Royals of the International League... a hell of a man indeed!!!!
Smith Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 7:19 AM
Watching all the 42's reminded me of you...of your youth and what you do...changing times...between the lines....they'll never be another quite so true.
Ellison Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 7:22 AM
My boyhood hero!!!!!!!! His image is etched in my psyche!!!
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