Jackie Robinson Park of Fame

Prior to 1947, two separate baseball leagues in America pursued their dreams and, more regrettably, two distinct audiences for them flourished. When Jack Roosevelt Robinson stepped onto Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, on Tuesday morning, April 15, 1947, he forever changed major league baseball and delivered a resounding lesson on race relations in America. Jackie’s heroism supported him through a whirlwind of controversy, allowing him to weather difficulties and maintain his course. For more than 20 years, Jackie Robinson lived with his family in Stamford, demonstrating pride in his heritage. He represented tolerance, educational opportunity, and the confidence that inspires personal achievement and success. A life-size bronze statue of Jackie Robinson with an engraved base bearing the words “COURAGE,” “CONFIDENCE,” AND “PERSEVERANCE” stands in the park located on West Main Street, the gateway to downtown Stamford. The educational programming associated with the park serves as a gateway to the future of the nation’s youth. The Jackie Robinson Park of Fame is dedicated to inspiring them with the vision of an American hero and a role model who also happened to be a legendary sports figure.