If you haven’t gotten around to it already, let me begin by saying the Jackie Robinson documentary on PBS is a must-see. Ken Burns does a tremendous job correctly depicting Robinson as a man, rather than just a significant historical figure.
To celebrate the anniversary of Robinson breaking the Color Barrier, I’ve decided to take a look at Jackie’s connections to Pittsburgh.
This is not a feel-good piece. Historians have said Robinson’s rise to the big leagues was filled with turmoil and bigotry in most cities he visited. The Steel City was no exception.