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Jackie Robinson’s Widow Rachel Robinson Attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Museum In Honor Of Late Baseball Player

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✍🏾: @theclosetratchet

The Jackie Robinson Museum has finally opened after being in the works for 14 years! The legendary baseball player’s wife Mrs. Rachel Robinson attended the ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, just one week after her 100th birthday.

The beloved widow and former Yale professor attended the celebration with her 72-year-old daughter Sharon and 70-year-old son David. David spoke about the importance of his father’s legacy and how proud he would be if he were alive to see the museum’s opening.

The Jackie Robinson Museum will officially open to the public on September 5th! 🙌🏾⚾️ #BWLM💕

🎥: @coleyharvey

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