A magical place with clear historical implications will be open to the public, starting now: the Jackie Robinson Museum is officially a thing in Manhattan.
“Exactly one week after she turned 100, Rachel Robinson — with help from son David — cut the ribbon during the ceremonial opening of her late husband’s museum in Manhattan. The Jackie Robinson Museum is finally open,” ESPN’s Coley Harvey tweeted.
Exactly one week after she turned 100, Rachel Robinson — with help from son David — cut the ribbon during the ceremonial opening of her late husband’s museum in Manhattan. The Jackie Robinson Museum is finally open. pic.twitter.com/52NVdf3Hkr
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) July 26, 2022
The Jackie Robinson Museum is long overdue for MLB fans: they will finally be able to get in contact with the history of our beloved game, specifically with a particularly relevant, impactful period: Robinson’s tenure as a major leaguer and how he helped break barriers for thousands of people.
A True American Hero
It wasn’t as simple as excelling in the Dodgers’ minor leagues and just coming over to Brooklyn and playing well: Robinson had to endure relentless racial abuse from opposing players, managers, and even fans.
In the process, he opened doors not only for Black players all over the country, but also for other minorities.
He was a true hero, and the museum reflects that.
According to its official page, “the Museum will serve as a venue for vibrant dialogue on critical social issues and innovative educational programming.”
There are approximately 4,500 artifacts collected over generations of Robinson’s family and friends, 40,000
historical images, and more than 450 hours of video footage for fans to enjoy in this place.
The place wants “to educate visitors about Robinson, the athlete, activist, patriot, entrepreneur, and family man, to inspire those interested in the history of social change and the prescription for greater progress, and to challenge people of all ages to pursue a life of achievement and purpose.”
It surely will be a hit, no pun intended.
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