Jackie Robinson (born May 20, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'6" forward from UNLV, Robinson played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1979 to 1981 as a member of the Seattle SuperSonics, Detroit Pistons, and Chicago Bulls.

Apr 16, 2024 · Calvin Murphy, a 13-year member of the NBA franchise now known as the Houston Rockets (though he was drafted back when the team played in San Diego), stopped by the broadcast booth at Minute Maid Park to talk shop about Robinson’s legacy and the connection between the two athletes.

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Jun 9, 1978 - The Houston Rockets selected Jackie Robinson in Round 4 with Pick 1 in the 1978 NBA Draft. Sep 1, 1978 - Jackie Robinson signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets. Oct 11, 1978 - The Houston Rockets placed the contract of Jackie Robinson on waivers.

Apr 14, 2007 · In venues great and small Sunday, Major League Baseball will celebrate a seminal event in the history of the sport and a significant milestone in 20th-century America — the day 60 years ago that...

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Apr 15, 2017 · Saturday’s Say Hey, Baseball looks at the expanding legacy of Jackie Robinson, the touching story of Rod Carew’s new heart, and the 10th anniversary of flying pizza.

Jackie Robinson (born May 20, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'6" forward from UNLV, Robinson played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1979 …

Jackie Robinson was born on May 20, 1955 in Los Angeles, California, USA. 67th overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets after being traded to the Rockets in 1977 by the New York Nets, only to be waived 4 months later. Played for the Seattle SuperSonics (1979), Detroit Pistons (1980), and Chicago Bulls (1981). Jackie Robinson.

Jackie Robinson lettered in four sports at UCLA, football, track, baseball and basketball. On the next Beyond the Paint, we delve into the possibility that he could have been even better...