New Jackie Robinson statue unveiled in Wichita, Kansas

[patotya]

Organizers of a youth baseball league in Wichita, Kansas, unveiled a new Jackie Robinson statue Monday evening, replacing the original that was stolen from one of the city's parks and vandalized earlier this year. "It's been a long six months," said Bob Lutz, executive director of League 42, which is named after the Brooklyn Dodgers legend and civil rights hero. "And this is where we wanted it to get to. We feel like we, and so many others, have helped make the best of a terrible situation. And we hope to move forward with much more comfort now that we know we have this statue in place." The new statue was returned to McAdams Park, where League 42 plays its games. There were about 300 people in attendance, including former MLB players CC Sabathia, Dellin Betances, Jeremy Guthrie and Mike Pelfrey. Tony Reagins, MLB's chief baseball development officer, also was in attendance.

 

[patoowardfan]

It’s great to see the community come together to restore something so meaningful. Jackie Robinson’s legacy deserves to be honored, and the support from so many people shows just how much he still inspires. A powerful moment for Wichita and baseball as a whole!