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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Jackie Robinson swings a bat in a Dodgers uniform in 1954.

Opinion | Remember Jackie Robinson for his life outside of baseball

By Grant Van Robays, Senior Staff Columnist • April 13, 2023
The celebration of Jackie Robinson needs to include remembering his life as a civil rights activist and living by his example.
Gibson was called the "Black Babe Ruth" for his power-hitting prowess, and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Courtesy of David Bachman Photography

Josh Gibson: Unsung, until now

By Bayard Miller | Assistant Sports Editor • April 20, 2017

After decades of relative obscurity, a Pittsburgh legend will finally have his story told — albeit in an unlikely place. The Pittsburgh Opera will perform the world premiere of “The Summer King,”...

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