Christian Faith Was Jackie Robinson's Haven in a Heartless World
A new biography offers an intimate account of his spiritual life, on and off the baseball field.
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A new biography offers an intimate account of his spiritual life, on and off the baseball field.
Columnist explains how baseball hero relied on his faith in his darkest hours.
Robinson’s faith clearly helped sustain him as he faced the taunts, insults, and the immense pressure involved in integrating MLB.
Robinson's faith helped give him the moral foundation and courage to battle social injustice in both baseball and American society.
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 Dodgers’ 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 Shuba and Robinson in downtown Youngstown, to be dedicated in late summer. George Shuba’s handshake ...