Jackie Robinson Foundation

#OnThisDay December 6, 1938—Jackie Robinson is named Most Valuable Player of the Southland Conference leading the Pasadena Junior College football team to a perfect 11-0 season. Playing quarterback on offense and safety on defense, Robinson set school records for points scored 17 touchdowns and a 99-yard run from scrimmage that remains the school record and was the first player to rush in the school's history to rush for 1,000 yards. A four-sport star, Robinson led PJC to conference title in baseball, basketball, football and track and field.

Tomorrow! Join us to celebrate Jackie Robinson’s impact and legacy in Harlem through Freedom National Bank, Harlem YMCA, Jackie Robinson Park, and more! For this day only, museum admission is FREE for community members who live, work, or attend school in Harlem, thanks to generous support from our sponsors West Harlem Development Corporation and Key Bank. Reserve your tickets at link below. https://ow.ly/ekfe50UmCwC

New on the Stories blog: Learn about the Robinson family’s move to Addisleigh Park, Queens, home to a vibrant community of athletes, musicians, and entertainers. In this photo, Jackie Jr., Sharon, and David on the front walk, ca 1954. Link below for full story. https://ow.ly/c6N050Ul8Tx

Wishing you and those you love a beautiful Thanksgiving. #JackieRobinsonFoudnation #JackieRobinsonMuseum

#OnThisDay November 21, 1952—Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Joe Black is named the National League Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers Association. Making his major league debut on May 1, 1952, Black’s first Major League season was his best, etching his legacy with the team in stone. Pitching predominantly in relief, Black compiled a 15-4 record with 15 saves and a 2.15 ERA in 142 innings, capturing the National League Rookie of the Year Award five years after Jackie Robinson became the first nationally recognized recipient. The first Black pitcher to win a World Series game, Black started three games in the 1952 World Series vs. the NY Yankees winning one and losing two as the Dodgers were toppled by the Yankees four games to three. Black pitched in parts of three more seasons with the Dodgers and two more in the major leagues, retiring after the 1957 season. He is best remembered for his magical rookie season of 1952.

Attention: Students, families, and educators! Working on a Jackie Robinson research project this year? Get started with videos, FAQs, links to research collections, and a special Q&A series with Sharon Robinson—Jackie and Rachel's daughter. Plus, our Timeline and Learning Guide is available online and in print in English and Spanish! Link below for details. https://lnkd.in/g_e78DVT

Mark your calendars! Harlem Community Day on Saturday, December 7th will feature a tribute to Harlem’s famed “Lindy Hop” culture thanks to @harlemswingdance. You don’t want to miss it! For this day only, museum admission is FREE for community members who live, work, or attend school in Harlem thanks to generous support from our sponsors @westharlem_dc @keybank. Reserve your tickets via link below. https://lnkd.in/gb76gaax

📣 Last Day to Apply Applications due TODAY at 5:00 PM ET. Emerging educators and museum professionals, join the Museum’s Education Department as an intern this spring to support school and public programming. Link below for details. https://ow.ly/KnFN50U2B8H

Did you know that Jackie Robinson was a youth coach at the Harlem YMCA beginning in the 1948 offseason? Learn more about Robinson’s decades-long engagement with one of NYC’s best-known neighborhoods at our next Community Day on Saturday, December 7th. For this day only, museum admission is FREE for community members who live, work, or attend school in Harlem thanks to generous support from our sponsors West Harlem Development Corporation and Key Bank. Reserve your tickets via link below. https://lnkd.in/gb76gaax

Expand the wonders of  your classroom by visiting the Jackie Robinson Museum. Link below for more details. https://ow.ly/QSz550U2A4U