Dodgers pitching great Don Newcombe has died at the age of 92 after a lengthy illness. A four-time All-Star and three-time 20-game winner, Newcombe was one of the first black players in the majors and won the 1949 Rookie of the Year Award, as well as the Cy Young and MVP in 1956. He spent […]

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Jackie Robinson’s contribution to American history will be remembered with particular poignancy over the next several days, between the opening of the movie “42” and the 66th anniversary of his major-league debut. Whether we see the film or reflect about the meaning of the “42” on every jersey across the major leagues on April 15, […]