"Vandals Destroy Stolen Jackie Robinson Statue in Wichita Park"

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A bronze statue of Jackie Robinson, honoring the baseball legend's role in breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier, was found burned and in pieces after being stolen from a park in Wichita, Kansas. The statue, which was cut off at the ankles, was discovered by fire crews in a trash can at Garvey Park. The theft has sparked outrage, with concerns about racial motivation. Efforts are underway to raise funds for a replacement statue, and police are conducting a thorough investigation with the hope of making arrests.
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