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Rachel Annetta Robinson (née Isum; born July 19, 1922) is an American former professor and registered nurse. She is the widow of professional baseball player Jackie Robinson. After her husband's death, she founded the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
Feb 27, 2024 · Jackie Robinson was the first Black player in Major League Baseball. But he was also the husband of Rachel Robinson — a distinguished professor of nursing who played an integral role in the ...
Jul 19, 2022 · Rachel Robinson, the wife of the late Jackie Robinson, celebrates her 100th birthday today, July 19, 2022. Her birthday will be recognized during the MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium. The...
Jul 19, 2022 · 9:15. Rachel Robinson, widow of baseball trailblazer Jackie Robinson, celebrates her 100th birthday Tuesday. The former professor, nurse, leader in the civil rights movement and founder of...
Jul 19, 2022 · MLB Rank Top 100. Injuries. Top 100 Players All-Time. All-Time Stats. For 50 years, Rachel Robinson has preserved the memory and legacy of her husband, Jackie Robinson. In celebration of...
Feb 27, 2024 · Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. Jackie Robinson was the first Black player in Major League Baseball. But he was also the husband of Rachel Robinson — a distinguished professor of nursing who played an integral role in the fight for civil rights.
Jan 28, 2021 · Rachel and Jackie Robinson wed on February 10, 1946, at Independent Church in Los Angeles, California. Rachel felt it was her duty to 'protect' Jackie. Two weeks after their marriage on February...
Business leader, civil rights activist, professor, nurse, wife, and mother, Rachel Isum Robinson is a woman of enormous accomplishments, her own and those achieved jointly with her husband, Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947 when he played with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Jan 30, 2019 · How Jackie Robinson’s wife, Rachel, helped him break baseball’s color line. An the field and off, Rachel Robinson was a pillar of emotional support. AP Photo/Harry Harris. How Jackie...
Jul 19, 2022 · Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, right, greets Rachel Robinson, wife of Jackie Robinson, before a game between the Dodgers and the visiting Cincinnati Reds on April 15, 2022, the 75th...
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