Jackie Robinson Foundation

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Jackie Robinson Foundation

ORGANIZATION

"The Jackie Robinson Foundation is a public, not-for-profit national organization founded by Rachel Robinson in 1973 as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of Jackie Robinson and his achievements. Serving as an advocate for young people with the greatest need, the Foundation assists increasing numbers of minority youths through the granting of four-year scholarships for higher education."

Official Website:
http://www.jackierobinson.org/

Location:
New York City

Founding Date:
1973

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Leonard S. Coleman, Jr. Administrator 17-Feb-1949 President of MLB National League, 1994-99

Martin L. Edelman Attorney c. 1941 Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker

Ira D. Hall Business c. 1945 Utendahl Capital Management

Barry Salzberg Business 1953 CEO of Deloitte & Touche

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