It’s the start of Black History Month, and this week’s Feel-Good Friday dovetails beautifully with it. As many of the RedState writers have worked to reinforce each February, Black history is American history, and organizations like League 42 reflect how one man’s history and brave act transformed the nation’s favorite pastime, and continues to transform lives.
League 42 is a youth baseball league in Wichita, Kansas, that brings baseball to urban children between 5 and 14 years of age. The organization is named in honor of Jackie Robinson, the Black player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball when he was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers (now Los Angeles Dodgers). The number “42” was Robinson’s jersey until he retired, and the number has since been retired in his honor. League 42 wants to inspire children with Robinson’s story and legacy, and embody his…
