NYPL Brooklyn Cyclones

Jackie Robinson Honored at KeySpan Park

Published on July 31, 2003 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release


WHO:

Jackie Robinson's daughter, Sharon, and wife, Rachel.

WHAT:

Jackie Robinson Night at KeySpan Park

The first time he stepped onto the field in 1947 he became immortalized as one of the great sports legends of all time. Overcoming prejudice, Jackie Robinson helped narrow the racial divide across America with his dazzling play on the baseball diamond. On Sunday, August 3rd in the borough that adopted him as one of its own, the Brooklyn Cyclones will host Jackie Robinson Night. It will pay tribute to one of the most charismatic figures in American history and one of the greatest athletes ever to play the game of baseball. The Cyclones plan to hold a ceremony to retire Robinson's number, 42.

WHEN:

Sunday, August 3rd
3:30 PM Interview Opportunities
4:15 PM Pre-game Ceremony

WHERE:

KeySpan Park
1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224

TRANSPORTATION:

W train to Stillwell Avenue




New York-Penn League Stories from July 31, 2003


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central