A man stole a Jackie Robinson statue from a park and was sentenced to 15 years in jail. The statue was dismantled and burned, but donations to replace it rolled in, including $100,000 from Major League Baseball.
The article discusses the history of the Negro National League, the impact of Jackie Robinson on MLB, and the preservation of stadiums used by Negro League teams. It also highlights the renovation and historical significance of stadiums like Rickwood Field and Hinchliffe Stadium.
A man in Kansas stole a statue of Jackie Robinson from a local park, dismantled and burned it. He is facing over 19 years in prison for multiple charges. The statue had an estimated value of $75,000.