White Plains Library Discusses Jackie Robinson: More Than A Ballplayer

White Plains NY

29 January, 2021

1:42 PM

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Press release from the White Plains Public Library: January 28 2021 By Kristy, Adult Librarian Thursday, February 11th at 6:30 p.m. Some historians make the mistake of placing a historical figure in a box and not presenting a fuller picture of the individual. Robinson also wrote a nationally syndicated column, founded a bank, appeared frequently on FACE THE NATION, served as a sports team's general manager and league commissioner, was an influencer of Presidents, Governors, and Senators as an informal Civil Rights activist. It's time to hear more about #42 beyond his Brooklyn Dodger exploits. In this presentation John Vorperian, President of the White Plains Historical Society, will discuss Jackie Robinson's accomplishments in addition to breaking Baseball's Color line. Registration requested; click here to register. This press release was produced by the White Plains Public Library. The views expressed are the author's own.