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May 8, 2023
A new biography offers an intimate account of his spiritual life, on and off the baseball field.
April 21, 2023
Columnist explains how baseball hero relied on his faith in his darkest hours.
April 15, 2022
Robinsonโs faith clearly helped sustain him as he faced the taunts, insults, and the immense pressure involved in integrating MLB.
April 12, 2022
Robinson's faith helped give him the moral foundation and courage to battle social injustice in both baseball and American society.
April 18, 2021
Columnist Today, we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the handshake of Youngstown native George Shuba with Jackie Robinson, a defining moment in civil rights and a consequential addition to Mahoning Valley history. Rookie first basemen Jackie Robinson debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgersโ minor league affiliate Montreal Royals. He hit a three-run home run, and as he crossed home plate, Shuba instinctively raised his hand to congratulate him. The iconic scene will be captured in a statue of Shu...