On April 15, 1947, Robinson, wearing the number 42, became the first African American player in the Major Leagues in more than half a century. He faced slurs, threats and abuse, as fans and ...

In 1946, Jackie Robinson is a Black League baseball player who never takes racism lying down. Branch Rickey is a Major League team executive with a bold idea. To that end, Rickey recruits Robinson ...

Boseman plays Jackie Robinson in the film “42.” First Lady Michelle Obama, right, introduces a panel of the cast and crew of the movie “42” with, from left, writer and director Brian ...