Carl Erskine Will Receive Hall of Fame’s Buck O’Neil Award
Carl Erskine was a champion with the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers, but what came after that is what will be honored with an award from the Baseball Hall of Fame.
How Rep. Lauren Underwood Helps Carry Jackie Robinson’s Legacy
As M.L.B. celebrates Jackie Robinson Day, scholars from a foundation created in his honor — like Rep. Lauren Underwood — work to fulfill his vision for society.
Bill Russell’s No. 6 Joins Rare Class of Retired Jersey Numbers
Just three sports icons have had their jersey numbers retired leaguewide. Russell, the N.B.A.’s Boston Celtics legend, is the latest.
Jackie Robinson Museum Focuses on Civils Rights and Baseball
Robinson accomplished a great deal on the field, but a museum celebrating his life — that will have a ribbon-cutting this week — puts as much focus on his civil rights work.
Baseball Hall of Famers Compete Over Statues
Baseball’s Hall of Famers all have plaques in Cooperstown, but only some of them have been honored with statues. And they won’t let Dave Winfield forget that.
Bill Simmons on Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Athletes-Turned Actors
“It’s the same thing that goes wrong if you’re going to ask actors to play in the N.B.A. or the N.F.L.,” Bill Simmons says. “It’s a little unrealistic.”
Tom Seaver’s Statue Stands 10 Feet Tall. Just Like Seaver.
The Mets finally gave the ultimate honor to their franchise icon, creating a statue worthy of the Hall of Fame pitcher.
Baseball Hall of Fame Will Create New Exhibit on Race
Dave Winfield and Ken Griffey Jr. will be among the advisers for a permanent exhibit that re-examines the contributions of Jackie Robinson and others.