Rachel Robinson carries on where husband left off

The Boston Globe | March 28, 1997| | Copyright

Her friends still call her just Rachel, although many feel she is a saint deserving of a higher calling. With apologies to Jackie Robinson, there is no one quite the equal of Rachel Robinson.

On the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier, there is another reason to celebrate. Nearly 25 years after the tragic heart attack that took the life of her husband, Rachel Robinson has not only kept alive his memory, but created a level of enshrinement equal to any memorial of any sports or political hero. A recent dinner raised $1 million in contributions to the Jackie ...

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