Thirteen of the 15 jockeys in that first Kentucky Derby were Black ... fans] think of Jackie Robinson and they don't think of us," said Ronald Tanner, 78, of Long Branch, New Jersey, who came ...

Robinson, the first Black player in the ... it's really an honor to wear that jersey. And it just shows you all the enjoyment and, and respect we have for Jackie Robinson. "There's not as many ...

Beyond that prestigious honor as the only jersey number retired across MLB, Robinson is celebrated each year on Jackie Robinson ... were known to roster talented Black athletes, some of which ...

A scene from Peanut Headz: Black History Toonz – "Jackie Robinson" illustrates Robinson's historic Major League Baseball debut on April 15, 1947, at Ebbets Field, where he played first base ...