Ahead of Jackie Robinson Day, A's praise his courage and impact on the game

A statue of Baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson was stolen, dismantled and burned at a Wichita, Kansas park. More than $100,000 has been raised to create a new statue of the man who broke baaseball's color barrier in 1947 Oakland Athletics' Lawrence Butler, right, is congratulated by third base coach Eric Martins (3) for a home run against the Washington Nationals during the third inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Friday, April 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) Oakland Athletics' Lawrence Butler points to the sky as he...