Jackie Robinson wasn’t one to make many errors during his illustrious, historic career. A tribute to him should follow suit, but that didn’t happen on a sign in Queens.
The parkway dedicated to Major League Baseball’s first Black player in the modern era had a typo which it spelled, “Jakie Robinson Parkway,” located at Myrtle Avenue and Forest Park Drive.
photo via NY Post and Google Maps
Robinson’s legacy continues across the league over 50 years after he died. The Hall of Famer earned seven All-Star selects and was an MVP and Rookie of the Year.
Those accolades seem minute when you look at the scope of what he was able to do and break the color barrier, integrating the modern league as we see it today. Robinson ended segregation in baseball after 80 years. Because of him, some of the biggest athletes in the game are able to play.
On Apr., 15, during every season, the league observes Jackie Robinson Day. A day that honors him and his major-league debut. All players, coaches and managers across all teams sport his No. 42 jersey to show equality.
The parkway was renamed after Jackie in 1997 on the 50th anniversary of his rookie season which changed the game forever.
The botched sign should be replaced on Monday according to the Department of Transportation.
