Jackie Robinson

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Jackie Robinson Statue Stolen, Burned, and Replaced: A Community's Resilience

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In a shocking turn of events, a beloved Jackie Robinson statue was stolen, burned, and destroyed in Wichita, Kansas. The thieves cut the statue at its ankles and hauled it off, leaving the community in disbelief. However, the resilience of the community shone through as donations poured in to replace the destroyed statue. Major League Baseball and its clubs also pledged support to reinstall a new tribute to the baseball legend.

Despite the initial devastation, the Wichita community rallied together to raise funds for a new Jackie Robinson statue promptly. The statue, symbolizing courage and breaking barriers, holds deep significance for the residents and especially the youth baseball league members. The spirit of unity and determination prevailed as the destroyed statue was set to be replaced on what would have been Jackie Robinson's 105th birthday.

As the new statue took its place, the event not only celebrated the legacy of Jackie Robinson but also highlighted the power of community support and resilience in the face of adversity. The Jackie Robinson statue serves as a beacon of inspiration for generations to come, symbolizing the values of perseverance, equality, and the enduring spirit of baseball.

In a heartwarming display of solidarity, the Cairo Boys and Girls Club celebrated Robinson's birthday, further emphasizing the impact and influence of the legendary sports figure. UCLA Baseball also honored Robinson's legacy, recognizing his pioneering achievements, and the significance of his multi-sport athletic career at UCLA before breaking the color barrier in professional baseball.

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Beloved Jackie Robinson Statue Stolen, Burned and Destroyed in ... (PEOPLE.com)

A Jackie Robinson statue was stolen, burned and destroyed in Wichita. Police said the thieves cut the statue at its ankles and "hauled" it off before ...

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Thieves stole a Jackie Robinson statue and burned it, but the ... (Miami Herald)

Thieves stole a Jackie Robinson statue from a Wichita, Kansas, youth baseball park and left it burning in a trash can. They stole a community's symbol of ...

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A Jackie Robinson Statue in Kansas Was Stolen and Found Burned (artnet News)

A statue of Jackie Robinson, the legendary second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers, was torn down and burned in Wichita, Kansas.

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Stolen statue of Jackie Robinson found burned: report (WFLA)

A statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson was stolen from McAdams Park in Wichita, Kansas. According to reports by ABC News, the statue was found, burned, ...

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Stolen Jackie Robinson statue found broken, burned in trash can (Globalnews.ca)

The Jackie Robinson statue, which served as a symbol of inspiration for a generation of young baseball players in Kansas, had been severed at its ankles and ...

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Carl Erskine recalls lessons of Jackie Robinson after Wichita statue ... (The Athletic)

Erskine, 97, played nine seasons with Robinson as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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Jackie Robinson statue stolen from youth league field in Wichita ... (WISHTV.com)

A Jackie Robinson statue that was cut down and stolen from a Little League field in Wichita has been found in a trash can at another park.

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Wichita, Kan. community raising funds for new Jackie Robinson statue (Alton Telegraph)

A statue honoring Jackie Robinson in a Wichita, Kansas' McAdams park is on its way to quickly being replaced. The statue of the man who broke baseball's ...

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Donations Pour in to Replace Destroyed Jackie Robinson Statue on ... (U.S. News & World Report)

Donations poured in Wednesday to replace a destroyed statue of Jackie Robinson on what would have been the 105th birthday of the first player to break Major ...

'Our kids rally around him': Wichita youth baseball to replace Jackie ... (Wyoming Public Media)

A youth baseball league in Wichita, Kansas, is vowing to replace a Jackie Robinson statue that was found charred to pieces in a local park.

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MLB and clubs to replace vandalized Robinson statue (MLB.com)

The statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen from a Witchita, Kansas, park last week and was found burned and dismantled on Tuesday will be replaced by ...

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Parts of stolen Jackie Robinson statue found burning in Kansas ... (Los Angeles Times)

A statue honoring Jackie Robinson was stolen from a Kansas park last week. Pieces of it were found in a trash can fire on Tuesday, a day before his 105th ...

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Donations pour in to replace destroyed Jackie Robinson statue ... (ESPN)

An online fundraiser to replace a destroyed bronze statue of Jackie Robinson in Wichita, Kansas, has surpassed $140000.

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Donations pour in to replace destroyed Jackie Robinson statue on ... (The Journal)

Donations poured in Wednesday to replace a destroyed statue of Jackie Robinson on what would have been the 105th birthday of the first player to break Major ...

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Donations pour in to replace destroyed Jackie Robinson statue on ... (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)

Donations poured in Wednesday to replace a decimated statue of Jackie Robinson on what would have been the 105th birthday of the first player to break Major ...

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Donations pour in to replace destroyed Jackie Robinson statue on ... (The Seattle Times)

Donations poured in Wednesday to replace a decimated statue of Jackie Robinson on what would have been the 105th birthday of the first player to break Major ...

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Donations pour in to replace destroyed Jackie Robinson statue on ... (Daily Journal)

Major League Baseball pledged support. And the total raised just through one online fundraiser surpassed $145,000, which is far in excess of the estimated ...

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Jackie Robinson's 105th birthday celebrated by Boys and Girls Club ... (WALB)

CAIRO, Ga. (WALB) - ...

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MLB, Teams to Replace Destroyed Jackie Robinson Statue Stolen ... (Bleacher Report)

There will be another Jackie Robinson at the front of McAdams Park in Wichita, Kansas, thanks to Major League Baseball and its 30 teams. As Brian Murphy of…

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Walking in the footsteps of a legend: Cairo kids celebrate hometown ... (WTXL ABC 27)

January 31 is Jackie Robinson's birthday. Hear from a parent and local kids to learn why the Jackie Robinson Boys & Girls Club matters so much to the ...

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UCLA Baseball: Bruins Honor the Legacy of Jackie Robinson (Sports Illustrated)

Wednesday would've been the 105th birthday of sports legend Jackie Robinson. Robinson was a multi-sport athlete at UCLA before breaking the color barrier in ...

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Cairo Boys and Girls Club celebrate hometown hero Jackie ... (WCTV)

Students will be ...

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Jackie Robinson's son speaks out about statue theft, community ... (KWCH)

David Robinson shared ...

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Why does Jackie Robinson matter? Pasadena has the answer on ... (The Pasadena Star-News)

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