Jackie and Mack Robinson Memorial, Pasadena

This memorial, in honor of Jackie and Mack Robinson, pays homage to two of Pasadena's most famous residents, Jackie, a native of Cairo, Georgia, and his brother, Mack. Jackie attended John Muir High School, as well as Pasadena Junior College. He is most famous for making history by playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947 to 1956, eventually earning a place in the baseball Hall of Fame. The sculpture featuring Jackie's face looks east towards Brooklyn.

Mack, Jackie's older brother, earned a Silver Medal in the 1936 Olympics for the 200-meter sprint. Even though he made history by coming in second place after Jesse Owens, Mack received less local acclaim than his younger brother when returning to his hometown. When he and other black residents of Pasadena fought the city in court to end segregation at the city's pool, he lost a city job, creating a somewhat complicated relationship with the city. His sculpture faces towards Pasadena City Hall.

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Sight Name: Jackie and Mack Robinson Memorial
Sight Location: Pasadena, USA (See walking tours in Pasadena)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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