"Jackie Robinson Statue Stolen from Kansas Park Ahead of Black History Month"

1 min read
Source: NPR
"Jackie Robinson Statue Stolen from Kansas Park Ahead of Black History Month"
Photo: NPR
TL;DR Summary

A bronze statue of Jackie Robinson, the legendary baseball pioneer, was stolen from a park in Wichita, Kansas, spurring a police search and outrage across the city. The statue, honoring the first player to break Major League Baseball's color barrier, was cut at the ankles and taken, leaving only Robinson's feet behind. The theft, just before Black History Month, has prompted calls for justice and a reward for information leading to arrests or the statue's recovery.

Share this article

Reading Insights

Total Reads

0

Unique Readers

11

Time Saved

2 min

vs 3 min read

Condensed

84%

49076 words

Want the full story? Read the original article

Read on NPR