Jackie's Story
Opening Day, 1947: Jackie Robinson’s Debut
04/01/2025
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first Black player in the modern age of the major leagues. But for Brooklyn’s new first baseman, it was “just another game.”
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Plan your visit or become a member today! Admission is free on April 15 for Jackie Robinson Day.
ARTICLES AND NEWS
Read the latest news, updates and stories from the Jackie Robinson Museum.
STORIES
Programs & Events
Off-Season Report: Winter Programs at JRM
03/25/2025
Catch up on the Museum’s winter events, including MLK Day, Leveling the Playing Field: Women in Basketball, Jackie Robinson and Black Baseball, and hosting NYC Public School educators.
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An Afternoon of Jazz
02/03/2025
Jackie and Rachel Robinson were lovers of jazz. In 1963, they channeled their appreciation for great music into support for the ongoing fight for racial equality.
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Jackie Robinson’s Retirement
01/03/2025
At the beginning of 1957, Jackie Robinson announced his retirement from baseball. How he did so earned him both friends and enemies.
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Jackie Robinson’s Addisleigh Park
11/27/2024
In 1949, Jackie and Rachel Robinson moved to the Addisleigh Park section of the St. Albans neighborhood in Queens, a vibrant hub for notable Black New Yorkers.
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News
Joe Black Inducted Into New York State Sports Hall of Fame
11/21/2024
Ceremony recognizes pitching great and his time with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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The Yankees-Dodgers Rivalry Continues
10/28/2024
Learn more about Jackie's performances against the Yankees in his final three World Series appearances.
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The Yankees-Dodgers Rivalry
10/25/2024
Join the Jackie Robinson Museum in celebrating the historic rivalry between the Yankees and the Dodgers!
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Jackie and the 1964 Republican National Convention
10/21/2024
In 1964, Jackie Robinson faced disappointment and frustration as Barry Goldwater earned the presidential nomination at the 1964 Republican Convention, but continued to fight for racial equality both inside and outside of electoral politics.
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Programs & Events
Building Resilience: PowerPlay Visits the Museum
10/07/2024
PowerPlay NYC visited the Museum this summer and fall to talk girls' empowerment through sports.
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Freedom National Bank
09/24/2024
60 years ago, Jackie Robinson joined a team of white and Black businessmen to found Freedom National Bank. For over 25 years, the bank provided the Harlem community with access to financial services often denied to African Americans.
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Programs & Events
Back to School: Highlights for 2024-2025
09/17/2024
Check out highlights on what we have to offer this year—at the Museum and in your classroom!
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