This Date in Mets History: April 15
Mo Vaughn is the last Met to wear uniform #42 as a result of events that transpired at Shea Stadium on April 15, 1997.
Jackie Robinson gets Dicked around
The '60 Nixon-Robinson Alliance: It was one of the unlikeliest of political marriages, but No. 42 felt he had no choice.
This Date In Mets History: April 10
In the second inning of a game against the Montreal Expos on April 10, 1969, Tommie Agee hit a home run into the upper deck in left field at Shea Stadium. It would remain the longest home run to reach the seats in the ballpark’s 46-year history.
Still learning from Jackie Robinson
The upcoming release of the film 42 gave me inspiration (and an excuse) to write this piece, but it also speaks to more ways we are still learning from Jackie.
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4Jerry Stackhouse Talks Nets, Jackie Robinson
NetsDaily caught up with Jerry Stackhouse on the night the Nets unveiled the Brooklyn Dodgers 1955 championship banner, to talk about Jackie Robinson, the No. 42 and what to expect from the Nets in the playoffs.
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Optimist vs Realist vs Something Else-ist
This is a response to Mark C. Moore's post "About the Brittney Griner / Mark Cuban / NBA thing". Because I am long winded and can not (apparently) speak my mind in a succinct manner, I was not...
820 Words of Wisdom for Brother Robbie
Waking the Red's resident westerner pens a welcoming open letter to ex-Columbus Crew man Robbie Rogers on his new life, complete with wisdom and advice!
This Week in Baseball Season One Recaps: Episode 8
TWIB looks back All Star Games past, plus all the action from the '77 Midsummer Classic, and Nolan Ryan's diva behavior will not be tolerated.
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January 31, 1919, my all-time favorite Bruin was born. Jackie Robinson was, of course, influential...
January 31, 1919, my all-time favorite Bruin was born. Jackie Robinson was, of course, influential in changing the sport of baseball, but it was the sport many feel he excelled at least while at UCLA. Today is the perfect day to remember and get to know more about one of the greatest Bruins in history.
Happy B-Day To No. 42
Google devotes their popular Doodle feature to the landmark second baseman.
