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sports1 year ago

Josh Gibson: The New GOAT as Negro League Stats Rewrite MLB History

Major League Baseball has incorporated Negro Leagues statistics into its official records, significantly altering historical rankings. Josh Gibson, a Negro League star, now holds records for highest career batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS, surpassing legends like Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. Despite playing fewer games, Gibson's achievements have sparked discussions about him being the greatest baseball player of all time.

via Fox News|
#baseball-records#jackie-robinson#josh-gibson
sports1 year ago

MLB Integrates Negro Leagues Stats, Rewrites Record Books

Major League Baseball has officially integrated statistics from the Negro Leagues into its record books, recognizing the achievements of Black players who were barred from MLB until 1947. This move elevates players like Josh Gibson, who now holds several all-time records, and aims to ensure future generations understand the significance of the Negro Leagues in American history.

via CBS News|
#baseball-history#jackie-robinson#josh-gibson
obituary1 year ago

"Brooklyn Dodgers Pitching Legend Carl Erskine Passes Away at 97"

Carl Erskine, the last surviving member of the celebrated Brooklyn Dodgers team known as the "Boys of Summer," has died at 97. As a standout pitcher, he played a key role in breaking baseball's racial barrier with Jackie Robinson and became an anchor of the Brooklyn pitching staff during the team's heyday in the 1940s and 1950s. Erskine's personal history and strong bond with Robinson made him one of the player's strongest allies on the team. After retiring from baseball, he became a prominent figure in Indiana, leading efforts to improve the treatment of children and others with disabilities.

via The Washington Post|
#baseball#boys-of-summer#brooklyn-dodgers
sports1 year ago

"MLB's Tribute to Jackie Robinson: Reflections, Dedication, and Unity"

Major League Baseball celebrated the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport's color barrier, with teams across the league honoring his legacy. Robinson's family, including his 101-year-old widow, were present at ballparks, and every team wore No. 42 jerseys. Players and staff from the Dodgers and the Washington Nationals paid tribute to Robinson's impact on the game and society, with heartfelt speeches and personal anecdotes. Former MLB player Reggie Smith urged current players to remember Robinson's struggles and be thankful for the progress made. Additionally, former World Series MVP Orel Hershiser has purchased a painting depicting Robinson praying with Martin Luther King Jr. and other baseball greats, which will be displayed at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

via ESPN|
#anniversary#civil-rights#jackie-robinson
crime1 year ago

Arrest Made in Theft and Destruction of Jackie Robinson Statue

A suspect, Ricky Alderete, has been arrested in connection with the theft and destruction of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue in Wichita, Kansas. The theft, which was not deemed to be "hate-motivated," was believed to be for the purpose of selling the metal for scrap. Additional arrests are expected, and the statue, valued at $75,000, is set to be replaced with the costs covered by Major League Baseball. Alderete faces charges including felony theft and aggravated criminal damage to property.

via Fox News|
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crime1 year ago

Arrest Made in Theft of Jackie Robinson Statue for Scrap Metal

The bronze statue of Jackie Robinson was stolen from a park in Wichita, Kansas, with the motive being to sell it for scrap metal rather than a hate crime. One suspect, Ricky Alderete, has been arrested and charged, with more suspects being sought. Parts of the dismantled statue were found charred in a trash can. The community plans to replace the stolen sculpture with funds raised, and police believe more arrests will be made in the case.

via New York Post |
#crime#jackie-robinson#kansas
crime1 year ago

Suspect Arrested for Theft and Vandalism of Jackie Robinson Statue

A 45-year-old man, Ricky Alderete, has been arrested in connection with the theft of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue in Kansas, which was later found smoldering in a trash can. The theft was not deemed a hate crime, but rather an attempt to sell the metal for scrap. Alderete faces charges related to the theft and a separate 2022 case, and more arrests are expected. Donations have poured in for a replacement statue, and the nonprofit behind the original sculpture plans to use the extra funds to enhance programming and facilities.

via POLITICO|
#arrest#crime#jackie-robinson
crime1 year ago

Arrest Made in Theft of Jackie Robinson Statue in Wichita

Wichita police have arrested 45-year-old Ricky Alderete in connection with the theft of a statue of Jackie Robinson, charging him with felony theft, aggravated criminal damage to property, identity theft, and making false information. The investigation suggests the theft was financially motivated rather than a hate crime. The statue, found burned and in pieces, had sparked nationwide support for its replacement. Alderete has prior convictions for theft and burglary.

via KAKE|
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crime1 year ago

Arrest Made in Theft and Destruction of Jackie Robinson Statue

A 45-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue in Wichita, Kansas, which was later found dismantled and burned. The suspect, Ricky Alderete, faces charges related to the theft and a 2022 case, with police stating that the motive was to sell the metal for scrap. The statue, located at a park where children play in a youth baseball league, was cut from its base, and the burned remnants were discovered in a trash can at another park. Donations have poured in for a replacement statue, and the artist's friend anticipates that a new one can be erected within months.

via Yahoo Sports|
#arrest#crime#jackie-robinson
crime1 year ago

Arrest Made in Theft and Destruction of Jackie Robinson Statue in Wichita

Wichita police have made an arrest in the case of the stolen and destroyed Jackie Robinson statue, charging Ricky Alderete with felony theft and other offenses. The theft, which occurred at McAdams Park, home of the youth baseball league League 42, was not believed to be hate-motivated but rather for financial gain. Surveillance footage showed a brown pickup truck involved in the vandalism, and pieces of the statue were found burnt in a park. Over $145,000 in donations have poured in to aid in rebuilding the statue, and a replica will be made using the original mold.

via CBS Sports|
#arrest#crime#jackie-robinson
crime1 year ago

Arrest Made in Theft of Jackie Robinson Statue in Kansas

A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a Jackie Robinson statue from McAdams Park in Wichita, Kansas. Ricky Alderete, 45, has been charged with felony theft and making false information. The statue was found dismantled, burned, and unsalvageable in a small trash fire after being cut off at the ankles and put on a pickup truck. The theft was not believed to be racially motivated, but rather for financial gain through scrapping common metal. League 42, the nonprofit organization that put up the statue, has raised funds to replace it, and the MLB has also pledged support.

via CBS News|
#arrest#crime#jackie-robinson
crime1 year ago

Arrest Made in Theft and Destruction of Jackie Robinson Statue in Wichita

A 45-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue in Wichita, Kansas, which was later found dismantled and burned. The theft was not deemed a hate crime, but rather an attempt to sell the metal for scrap. The suspect, who has a criminal record, faces charges including felony theft and aggravated criminal damage to property. Donations totaling nearly $300,000 have poured in to replace the statue, and a replacement is anticipated to be erected within months.

via The Guardian|
#arrest#crime#jackie-robinson
crime1 year ago

Arrest Made in Theft of Jackie Robinson Statue

Ricky Alderete has been arrested and charged with felony theft, aggravated criminal damage to property, identity theft, and making false information in connection with the theft and destruction of a Jackie Robinson statue in Wichita, Kansas. The statue, valued at $75,000, was stolen from McAdams Park and later found dismantled. The investigation has not revealed evidence of a hate-motivated crime, and police are committed to identifying all individuals involved. Donations have poured in to rebuild the statue, and MLB will cover the cost of creating a new one.

via ESPN|
#crime#jackie-robinson#league-42
crime1 year ago

Arrest Made in Theft and Destruction of Jackie Robinson Statue

A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft and destruction of a statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson in Wichita, Kansas. The suspect, Ricky Alderete, faces charges including felony theft and aggravated criminal damage to property. Authorities believe the theft was motivated by the potential financial value of the metal, rather than being a hate-motivated crime. The community was shocked by the incident, and efforts are underway to raise funds for a new statue. Robinson is known for breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball and his signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 marked the end of segregated baseball.

via ABC News|
#arrest#crime#jackie-robinson
crime-sports1 year ago

"Arrest Made in Non-Racially Motivated Theft of Jackie Robinson Statue"

A 45-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue in Wichita, Kansas, which was later found dismantled and burned. Police stated that the theft was not motivated by hate, but rather the intent was to sell the metal for scrap. The suspect, who has a criminal record, faces charges including felony theft and aggravated criminal damage to property. Donations have poured in to replace the statue, and a replacement is anticipated to be erected within a matter of months. Robinson, a civil rights icon, broke the major leagues' color barrier in 1947 while playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

via The Associated Press|
#arrest#crime-sports#jackie-robinson