Jackie Robinson (legendary black second baseman) visits Bucknell
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Title
Jackie Robinson (legendary black second baseman) visits Bucknell
Subject
Depicting baseball legend Jackie Robinson’s stay at Bucknell
Description
These photographs and Student Church pamphlets from February 1949 advertise the presence of a legend on campus. As the first African American to play a major league sport, Jackie Robinson’s (1919-1972) visit to Bucknell caused a splash not just in the baseball community but for everyone. The item includes this pamphlet as well as photographs of the legendary second baseman and his family with Bucknell students and faculty at the service. The Student Church pamphlet details the church service that Jackie Robinson attends and during which he speaks on “My Story in Baseball.” It provides facts about Jackie Robinson and sections from his book.
Creator
Office of Student Affairs - authors unknown ; University Chapel - author unknown
Source
Office of Student Affairs (2) ; University Chapel
Publisher
The Griot Institute
Date
February 6, 1949
Format
Photographs
Type
Image, Text, Photographs, Program
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