About this episode
The episode explores the legacy of Jackie Robinson on the anniversary of his historic debut in Major League Baseball.
It’s Jackie Robinson Day, 2026, when every player in Major League Baseball wears the immortal Dodger’s number 42. Listeners, if you think you know the Jackie Robinson story, think again with us around the most ... The post Kings and Pawns appeared first on Open Source with Christopher Lydon .
People in this episode
Host: Christopher Lydon
Topics covered
- Jackie Robinson
- Major League Baseball
- sports history
- cultural impact
- race and sports
Keywords
- Jackie Robinson
- MLB
- sports
- history
- race
- cultural impact
- 42
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Major League Baseball
Books & works: Kings and Pawns
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