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The '''''Reese and Robinson Monument''''' is a bronze statue created by [[William Behrends]] which is located in at [[Maimonides Park]] in [[Brooklyn, New York]], home field of the minor league [[Brooklyn Cyclones]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Berkow |first1=Ira |title=Two Men Who Did the Right Thing |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/02/sports/baseball/two-men-who-did-the-right-thing.html |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=November 2, 2005}}</ref> The monument depicts Baseball Hall of Famers [[Jackie Robinson]] and [[Pee Wee Reese]], both of whom played for the [[Brooklyn Dodgers]].<ref name=espn>{{cite news |last1=Cronin |first1=Brian |title=Did Reese really embrace Robinson in '47? |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/playbook/fandom/post/_/id/20917/did-reese-really-embrace-robinson-in-47 |work=[[ESPN]] |date=April 13, 2013}}</ref> |
The '''''Reese and Robinson Monument''''' is a bronze statue created by [[William Behrends]] which is located in at [[Maimonides Park]] in [[Brooklyn, New York]], home field of the minor league [[Brooklyn Cyclones]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Berkow |first1=Ira |title=Two Men Who Did the Right Thing |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/02/sports/baseball/two-men-who-did-the-right-thing.html |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=November 2, 2005}}</ref> The monument depicts Baseball Hall of Famers [[Jackie Robinson]] and [[Pee Wee Reese]], both of whom played for the [[Brooklyn Dodgers]].<ref name=espn>{{cite news |last1=Cronin |first1=Brian |title=Did Reese really embrace Robinson in '47? |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/playbook/fandom/post/_/id/20917/did-reese-really-embrace-robinson-in-47 |work=[[ESPN]] |date=April 13, 2013}}</ref> |
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The statue is a memorial to an incident that alleged occurred during Robinson's rookie year where Reese, in response to racist heckles against his teammate in [[Cincinnati]] against the [[1947 Cincinnati Reds season|Cincinnati Reds]], went over to him and put his arm around Robinson's shoulder. The scene was also depicted in ''[[42 (film)|42]]'', a biopic about Robinson. However, it is disputed as to whether this event occurred or whether it occurred as it has been told. Regardless, Reese was Robinson's ally and friend during their time as teammates and stood by him.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Posnanski |first1=Joe |title=60 Moments: Pee Wee Reese puts his arm around Jackie Robinson |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1846283/2020/05/31/60-moments-no-31-pee-wee-reese-puts-his-arm-around-jackie-robinson/ |work=[[The Athletic]] |date=May 31, 2020}}</ref> |
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Robinson's widow, [[Rachel Robinson]], at the dedication of the statue, called it: "It's a historic symbol of a wonderful legacy of friendship, of teamwork, of courage – of a lot of things we hope we will be able to pass on to young people. And we hope they will be motivated by it, be inspired by it and think about what it would be like to stand up, dare to challenge the status quo and find a friend there who will come over and support you."<ref name=espn/> |
Robinson's widow, [[Rachel Robinson]], at the dedication of the statue, called it: "It's a historic symbol of a wonderful legacy of friendship, of teamwork, of courage – of a lot of things we hope we will be able to pass on to young people. And we hope they will be motivated by it, be inspired by it and think about what it would be like to stand up, dare to challenge the status quo and find a friend there who will come over and support you."<ref name=espn/> |
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| Reese and Robinson Monument | |
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| Artist | William Behrends |
| Year | 2005 |
| Medium | Bronze |
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| Location | Maimonides Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| 40°34′28″N 73°59′03″W / 40.57444°N 73.98417°W | |
The Reese and Robinson Monument is a bronze statue created by William Behrends which is located in at Maimonides Park in Brooklyn, New York, home field of the minor league Brooklyn Cyclones.[1] The monument depicts Baseball Hall of Famers Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese, both of whom played for the Brooklyn Dodgers.[2]
The statue is a memorial to an incident that alleged occurred during Robinson's rookie year where Reese, in response to racist heckles against his teammate in Cincinnati against the Cincinnati Reds, went over to him and put his arm around Robinson's shoulder. The scene was also depicted in 42, a biopic about Robinson. However, it is disputed as to whether this event occurred or whether it occurred as it has been told. Regardless, Reese was Robinson's ally and friend during their time as teammates and stood by him.[3]
Robinson's widow, Rachel Robinson, at the dedication of the statue, called it: "It's a historic symbol of a wonderful legacy of friendship, of teamwork, of courage – of a lot of things we hope we will be able to pass on to young people. And we hope they will be motivated by it, be inspired by it and think about what it would be like to stand up, dare to challenge the status quo and find a friend there who will come over and support you."[2]
In 2013, the statue was defaced with racist and antisemitic graffiti.[4]
References
- ^ Berkow, Ira (November 2, 2005). "Two Men Who Did the Right Thing". The New York Times.
- ^ a b Cronin, Brian (April 13, 2013). "Did Reese really embrace Robinson in '47?". ESPN.
- ^ Posnanski, Joe (May 31, 2020). "60 Moments: Pee Wee Reese puts his arm around Jackie Robinson". The Athletic.
- ^ Memmott, Mark (August 8, 2013). "'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn". NPR.