Feb 9, 2024 · The 19-foot, 4,000-pound statue of Kobe Bryant in downtown Los Angeles is the latest example of a sports team honoring a player with this kind of larger-than-life presence.

Apr 4, 2020 · Jackie Robinson characterized all of those things. The speedy infielder played under intense pressure every single game. Imagine breaking the color barrier and traveling to games …

Feb 10, 2024 · Jackie Robinson, who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier, is honored with statues across the country. In Wichita, Kansas, a statue at McAdams Park was recently …

JACKIE ROBINSON. A statue honoring Robinson at McAdams Park in Wichita, Kansas, recently got vandalized, resulting in donations surpassing $145,000 on what would have been his …

Feb 9, 2024 · By The Associated Press The 19-foot, 4,000-pound statue of Kobe Bryant in downtown Los Angeles is just the latest example of a sports team honoring a

Feb 26, 2020 · Jackie Robinson would soon break the color barrier in professional baseball, but the road ahead was no where near easy. He endured multiple forms of racism and hatred from …

FILE - Baseball fans Chris Miller, right, and Jeff Muster of Pittsburgh, sit near a statue of Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Roberto Clemente, outside PNC Par

Feb 12, 2024 · JACKIE ROBINSON. A statue honoring Robinson at McAdams Park in Wichita, Kansas, recently got vandalized, resulting in donations surpassing $145,000 on what would …

Jan 21, 2025 · 2006 — Kobe Bryant scores a staggering 81 points — the second-highest total in NBA history — and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 122-104.

Feb 9, 2024 · Bryant now joins that impressive list. The 19-foot, 4,000-pound statue of Kobe Bryant in downtown Los Angeles is just the latest example of a sports team honoring a player …