The Jackie Robinson Art Challenge invites Wisconsin fans under the age of 18 to create an original, artistic expression that captures the spirit of one or more of Jackie Robinson’s values.
A version of this story originally appeared on MiLB.com in 2006. We present it here once more as Minor League Baseball celebrates Black History Month with stories of Black baseball pioneers.
Jackie Robinson played in Louisville before he broke Major League Baseball's color barrier. He also came to Kentucky for the March on Frankfort.