Flanked by President George W. Bush (left) and House Speaker Dennis Hastert (right), Rachel Robinson accepts the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of her late husband, Jackie Robinson. (Charles Dharapak/AP)
Robinson awarded Congressional Medal Jackie Robinson was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday. The event in the Capitol rotunda took place nearly 58 years after Robinson first stepped on the field to play first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking Major League Baseball's color line. Full story >
The Jackie Robinson Foundation is a public, not-for-profit national organization founded by Rachel Robinson in 1973 as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of Jackie Robinson and his achievements. More information >
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Angels: Baylor's halo shines
Athletics: Washington patiently waits
Blue Jays: Upshaw living his dream
Devil Rays: McGriff a community force
Indians: Satchel Paige a legend in two leagues
Mariners: Davis takes life's lessons to heart
Orioles: Kelly saved by higher calling
Rangers: Jenkins keeps sense of history
Red Sox: Smith proud of time in Boston
Royals: White forever a Royals legend
Tigers: Horton reflects on Detroit's past
Twins: Grant a walking history lesson
White Sox: Hairston earned great respect
Yankees: Howard among pinstriped greats
Astros: Wynn's example still stands
Braves: Garr considers himself blessed
Brewers: Hisle still making a difference
Cardinals: Alston's legacy looms
Cubs: Stoicism was Jenkins' strength
Diamondbacks: Joe Black's influence lives on
Dodgers: Newcombe grateful to pioneers
Giants: Herndon kept focus on field
Marlins: Dawson still making a difference
Mets: Game was Jones' escape
Nationals: Frank Robinson paves new path
Padres: 'Downtown' will always be No. 1 
Phillies: Giving up never an option
Pirates: Steel City home to Negro League stars
Reds: Cincy welcomed Negro League
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