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Branch Rickey Tribute Mural To Be Dedicated In Portsmouth Ohio On Anniversary Of Jackie Robinson Signing

The city of Portsmouth Ohio will dedicate a mural that pays tribute to Branch Rickey, the man who signed Jackie Robinson to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers. The ceremony will take place on August 28th which marks the 66th anniversary of Rickey signing Robinson to a professional baseball contract. You can see the mural in the story link below.

Rickey Mural To Be Dedicated — CommunityCommon.com