Articles
42: The Jackie Robinson Biopic Is a Solid Hit
Writer/director Brian Helgeland's inspirational telling on the Jackie Robinson story is not particularly challenging, but it captivates.
A Jackie Robinson Home Run: 42 Scores Big
The story of the first black ballplayer in the modern major leagues enjoys the strongest-ever opening for a baseball movie
A Guide to Exploring Jackie Robinson’s Brooklyn
With the movie '42' bringing his story to a new generation, fans may be inspired to visit some of the places in Brooklyn connected to the groundbreaking athlete...
Why Jackie Robinson Still Matters
Until April 15, 1947, blacks in America had been paying taxes, fighting in wars and voting for decades. But they had not yet stepped into the arena of one of the...
Where Have We Gone, Mr. Robinson?
In 1964, at the height of the civil rights movement, Jackie Robinson published a compilation of interviews with major league players and managers about the state...
Photo Essays
LIFE With Jackie Robinson: American Icon
When Jack Roosevelt Robinson stepped onto Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field on April 15, 1947, he not only changed the face of professional baseball in America. In ways...
LIFE’s Best Baseball Pictures
LIFE magazine’s coverage of the American pastime — while always steeped in a genuine appreciation for the nuances, intricacies and thrills of the game — was...
Time.com Specials
After Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson's historic feat paved the way for a generation of African-American baseball greats. In a new book, they recount with startling candor their...
