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On April 15, 1947, 75 years ago, Jackie Robinson stepped onto Ebbets Field as a Brooklyn Dodger, changing baseball – and changing the course of… ApRead More JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION RECEIVES $1 MILLION GRANT FROM WELLS FARGO TO SUPPORT ITS SIGNATURE JRF IMPACT PROGRAM The initiative builds on Foundation’s nearly 50-year-old Mentoring… Read More Jackie Robinson Foundation Receives $1 Million Grant From Wells Fargo With a legacy rooted in philanthropy,… JRead More The Jackie Robinson Foundation salutes a woman of enduring strength, grace, and fortitude as she marks her 100th birthday. Russell was a longstanding JRF supporter, sharing his… JRead More The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) mourns the loss of NBA legend and civil rights activist, Bill Russell. Remembering NBA Legend and Activist Bill Russell On behalf of all of the Jackie Robinson Foundation family, we say rest in peace. Jackie Robinson said, “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Rusty Staub made his impact far and wide. 45s (now the Astros), Staub spent 23 seasons in the majors in Houston, the Montreal Expos, the New York Mets, the Detroit Tigers, and the Texas Rangers before finishing with the Mets in 1985. He was a great teammate for us at the Jackie Robinson Foundation.”ĭebuting on Opening Day in 1963 with the Houston Colt. “He was always ready to stand up for causes he believed in and always willing to help. “Rusty was so giving of his time, talent and treasure,” said Chairman Emeritus of the Jackie Robinson Foundation Board of Directors, Len Coleman. The only Major League player to collect 500 hits with four different teams, Staub made an impact on the field. All of us at the Jackie Robinson Foundation extend our sincere condolences to the Staub family and the Mets organization. The Jackie Robinson Foundation mourns the loss of Mets icon and true friend of JRF, Daniel “Rusty” Staub.