A bronze statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, installed in 2021 at a youth baseball field in Wichita, Kansas, was stolen last week and later found burned and unsalvageable. The statue, which celebrated Robinson's legacy as the first Black player in Major League Baseball in 1947, was cut at the ankles and removed from a public park. Authorities are offering a reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to the recovery of the statue or arrest of the perpetrators. The theft occurred just days before the start of Black History Month, and the discovery of the statue's burned remnants has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation. In response to this act of vandalism, the public has shown a strong resolve to overcome the malicious intent, with donations pouring in to replace the destroyed statue on what would have been Robinson's 105th birthday. The donations have reached $145,000, reflecting the community's commitment to preserving Robinson's memory and the values he represented.
Donations poured in Wednesday to replace a destroyed statue of Jackie Robinson on what would have been the 105th birthday of the first player to break Major League Baseball’s color barrier. https://t.co/2IbumqTIMb
Donations to replace burnt Jackie Robinson statue reach $145,000 on baseball legend's birthday... after brazen thieves in Kansas cut it off at the ankles and destroyed it last week https://t.co/tQXWIiCdME https://t.co/cGwAlelG8T
Donations to replace burnt Jackie Robinson statue reach $145,000 on MLB icon’s birthday https://t.co/KXfLCKimPl https://t.co/rilBPufNtu
Donations Pour in to Replace Destroyed Jackie Robinson Statue on His 105th Birthday https://t.co/Eh1q25ESxn
Donations pour in to replace stolen and destroyed Jackie Robinson statue on the MLB icon’s 105th birthday https://t.co/QLBR9bFOC6
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The man who changed everything. 💙 Today and forever, we honor the great Jackie Robinson, who was born 105 years ago today. https://t.co/81xIzA7oSS
When Jackie Robinson stepped up to the plate, he made history for Black people everywhere. On what would have been his 105th birthday, "Number 42" is still inspiring ALL of us the same way he did at Ebbets Field. https://t.co/EZZ6tne4TZ
Stolen Jackie Robinson Statue Found ‘Dismantled and Burned’ Inside Kansas Park https://t.co/DhJVdCKgZX
Parts of a stolen Jackie Robinson statue were found inside a trash can that was set on fire in a Kansas park. https://t.co/auZaXBBjuB
NEW: Heartless thieves stole a Jackie Robinson statue from a youth baseball park and left it burning in a trash can. But the response has been faith-restoring: https://t.co/MeIdO1qhMJ @HeraldSports
Thieves stole a Jackie Robinson statue and burned it, but the response is faith-restoring | Opinion https://t.co/ror2Cii1El
Happy Birthday, Jackie Robinson 🧢⚾️ https://t.co/pwtwhmL3Fc
Happy birthday to Jackie Robinson, who made history when he broke baseball's color barrier in 1947. He continues to serve as a shining example of what's possible through courage, perseverance and vision. @JRFoundation https://t.co/k8EamwK6OT
Happy birthday, Jackie. 💙 https://t.co/qbuG17M2UX
Fire crews in Kansas found the burned remnants of a prized bronze statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen last week from a public park, authorities said. https://t.co/NxlDACjQJK
On this day 105 years ago the legend Jackie Robinson was born. The news of the destroyed Jackie statue is disgusting and disturbing. Today, on the day we share as a birthday, I donated to and want to promote the GoFundMe. Feel free to share! https://t.co/NWKthjIJnI
Today we celebrate Pasadena's hometown son, the legendary Jackie Robinson. Robinson was a four-sport student athlete at Muir Tech & Pasadena Junior College. His enduring legacy as the first Black man to play in the @MLB serves as an inspiration to the entire nation. https://t.co/nSNCnjG9XD
Remembering the great Jackie Robinson born OTD 1919. https://t.co/9lfdIVwDgQ
ICYMI: Stolen Jackie Robinson Statue Found Burned, Destroyed In Kansas | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/r18fQfqMJi
Burned remnants of Jackie Robinson statue found after theft in Kansas. https://t.co/Q4HAKvcVy4 https://t.co/Ve6BIqfVjS
Today we’re remembering baseball legend and activist Jackie Robinson, who was born on this day in 1919. 💙⚾️🧢 https://t.co/FVWd8p2QND
“I think Jackie’s saying to himself, ‘We’re not there yet.’” Carl Erskine, 97, reflects on his teammate and friend, Jackie Robinson, after the theft and destruction of a Robinson statue in Kansas. https://t.co/on2mBiyGvS
Good morning! The late Jackie Robinson was born today in 1919. At UCLA he lettered in football, basketball, baseball, & track, winning the NCAA long jump title. After serving America in WWII, he broke the pro baseball color barrier in 1947. He was the 1949 league MVP. https://t.co/Qfn5zbLtfj
Authorities say fire crews found the burned bronze remnants of a prized statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen last week from a public park https://t.co/Q7hxXqotQC
The Jackie Robinson statue that was stolen from outside a youth baseball park last week was found destroyed beyond repair. See more 👉 https://t.co/S4RosPs3Mq https://t.co/dceUHBFVGw
A statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen last week from a Wichita, Kansas park was found Tuesday in a trash can, burned and dismantled. Robinson broke the color line when he became the first Black player in Major League Baseball in 1947. https://t.co/JjvS33vGOi
Jackie Robinson statue stolen from Kansas park found burned in trash can: ‘Heartbreaking discovery’ https://t.co/LudATiWiM9 https://t.co/IFVgsQjY0d
Stolen Jackie Robinson statue found burned 'beyond repair' https://t.co/5qCMf84RhF https://t.co/NrfS80fri9
Statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson found burned after being stolen from a Kansas park. https://t.co/m72I7Snccr
Pieces of stolen Kansas Jackie Robinson statue found torched in trash can https://t.co/giodmZO4DA
What’s the over/under on when the Dems/media pin it on Trump? News Alert: Jackie Robinson statue stolen in Kansas is found burned and in pieces https://t.co/glsDk2YLBf #WeveGotACountryToSave
Stolen Jackie Robinson statue found ‘burned,’ unsalvageable in Kansas | Read more: https://t.co/gPFATZCr2f
A statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen last week from a Wichita park was found Tuesday in a trash can, burned and dismantled. Little was left of the statue after thieves hacked it off at the ankles. https://t.co/Ph53LgO4QX
“It’s incomprehensible that people would do this." After Jackie Robinson statue destroyed, Wichita rallies around a baseball league. @CodyStavenhagen https://t.co/OgHxVJ2AT2
Stolen Jackie Robinson statue found burned in trash can - ESPN. https://t.co/WX5wYAwqvG
Officials find burned remnants of Jackie Robinson statue stolen from park https://t.co/TI32fZVlvy
Fire crews found the burned remnants of a prized bronze statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen last week from a public park in Kansas. https://t.co/A0at9CGzen
Parts of a life-size bronze statue that celebrated the legacy of the legendary baseball player and civil rights figure Jackie Robinson were found dismantled and burned Tuesday after it had been stolen from a Kansas park last week, the authorities said. https://t.co/fparT7CwGK
Burned remnants of Jackie Robinson statue found after theft from public park in Kansas https://t.co/DpF0gCAvJ6
Fire crews have found the burned remnants of a bronze statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen from a Kansas public park in a trash can, authorities said https://t.co/J2fTMDWHc4
The statue of Jackie Robinson cut down in Wichita, Kansas last week was found burning in a trash can today. Robinson played for the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro Leagues. Whoever did this hates America. Mr Robinson was one of the very best of us.🇺🇸 https://t.co/WErXmyBxe6
Burned remnants of prized Jackie Robinson statue found after theft from public park in Kansas. Read below: https://t.co/Ic8HBp0aFU
Burned remains of stolen Jackie Robinson statue found in Wichita https://t.co/32BcAPAt7B
Firefighters found burned pieces of a bronze statue of Jackie Robinson in a trash can Tuesday, five days after the statue was cut off its base and stolen from a Wichita, Kan., park. The statue “probably won’t be salvageable". More details ⤵️ https://t.co/xJ3r78GCQA
Jackie Robinson statue burned, unsalvageable after being stolen from Kansas park https://t.co/bOPHU90f3y
Remnants of stolen Jackie Robinson statue found burned in trash can | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/7PMwxxY5fR
Statue of baseball icon Jackie Robinson is found burned and destroyed beyond repair after brazen thieves shockingly stole it from a youth training facility in Kansas https://t.co/xN99NnBbW8 https://t.co/zAEqQzAirN
Such a senseless, despicable act but I have faith donors will assure a new statue is erected. Jackie Robinson's spirit lives on. Ignorant vandals can't stop that. https://t.co/ffqFjKeARw
You can steal the statue but you can’t steal the spirit of what the statue represents! Disheartening end to the stolen Jackie Robinson statue has generated a Robinson-like resolve from the public for good to overcome evil! @MLB @Royals @NLBMuseumKC RT https://t.co/Q3pY7Ws4OH
Fire crews found the burned remnants Tuesday of a bronze statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen last week from a public park in Kansas, authorities said. The statue, which was cut at the figure's ankles, went missing Thursday morning. https://t.co/GQJqvvvq3I
Wichita Jackie Robinson statue found destroyed after vandals stole it from youth baseball field https://t.co/1aXYMRjke6
Fire crews found the burned remnants Tuesday of a prized bronze statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen last week from a public park in Kansas, authorities said. https://t.co/LKtlg63yBi https://t.co/LKtlg63yBi
A statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson was stolen from a park in Wichita, Kansas and found dismantled and burned in a trash can fire in what authorities have called a "disgraceful" act. https://t.co/Fo7KkxGL4h
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Stolen Jackie Robinson Statue Found Burned, Destroyed In Kansas | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/z5pe37Cg9d
Jackie Robinson statue stolen from a public park in a ‘horrendous’ and ‘disgusting’ act https://t.co/iVwLz1F9W5
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Police in Wichita, Kansas, are asking for help to locate a stolen statue of Jackie Robinson. https://t.co/gdvpkfU6eS
It's been days since the Jackie Robinson statue located in Wichita, Kansas, was cut just above the feet and stolen. Authorities are now offering thousands of dollars in rewards for information or the return of the statue. https://t.co/QsKkeErPoT
It’s been days since the Jackie Robinson statue located in Wichita, Kansas, was cut just above the feet and stolen, and authorities are now offering thousands of dollars in rewards for information or the return of the statue. https://t.co/Uw2je0VD4R https://t.co/6k9Io7UuH3
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It’s been days since the Jackie Robinson statue located in Wichita, Kansas, was cut just above the feet and stolen. https://t.co/vIVuDbuySN
It’s been days since the Jackie Robinson statue located in Wichita, Kansas, was cut just above the feet and stolen. Authorities are now offering thousands of dollars in rewards for information or the return of the statue. https://t.co/wUdOZczVDG
Jackie Robinson statue cut off at ankles, stolen from park https://t.co/lFR9cjIHUD https://t.co/frxdLwZSoc
Authorities are offering up to $7,500 in rewards for tips after a statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson was stolen from a park in Wichita, Kansas. https://t.co/cNRmBovz4i
A bronze life-size statue in Wichita, Kansas, of Jackie Robinson — the baseball player who broke racial barriers in 1947 — was cut at its ankles, leaving behind just its shoes and the statue’s base. https://t.co/pRzQ9CRj0H
A statue of Jackie Robinson was stolen from a Kansas park, leaving just his feet behind https://t.co/EC1RcQ26B3
Video Appears To Show Theft Of Jackie Robinson’s Statue https://t.co/ieuBQPtc9b
Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a Kansas park, cut off at the ankles https://t.co/dLJHyPIClm
Heartless Thugs Saw Off Jackie Robinson Statue, Steal it from Youth Baseball Park in Kansas Just Days Before Black History Month (VIDEO) via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/t0S5u9Ww1i
Jackie Robinson statue stolen from youth league field in Wichita, Kansas. Read below: https://t.co/7SIJiaUOn0
A prized statue of Jackie Robinson was stolen from a public park in Kansas, spurring a police search and outrage across the city of Wichita. The statue was cut at the ankles to be removed. All that remained were Robinson’s feet. https://t.co/d3rEV1MayG
A statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson that stood at a park in Wichita was stolen Thursday, police and city officials said. The bronze statue was cut at the ankles and hauled away in a truck, according to the Wichita Police. https://t.co/f7X3jVYhLI
Outrage in Kansas after Jackie Robinson statue cut down and stolen from park https://t.co/c2oVyPqdvm
JUST IN: Vandals steal a Jackie Robinson statue after sawing off his feet one week before Black History Month starts. The thugs stole the statue from the Jackie Robinson Pavilion in Wichita, Kansas. According to city officials, the statue was installed in 2021 & cost a whopping… https://t.co/nJCbJhT7Cm
Two thieves in Wichita, KS, stole a statue of Jackie Robinson from a local park. The town's citizens are not happy in the slightest. Read: https://t.co/YNHytlupWu https://t.co/DSIVsCcqsf
Jackie Robinson statue stolen from Kansas park. https://t.co/iQKJsm9utw Click the image to read more:
Vandals saw off Jackie Robinson statue, steal it from Kansas park days before Black History Month https://t.co/SR848aP6wv https://t.co/5Hvx8gvQ8i
Authorities in Wichita, Kansas, are asking for the public's help after a Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a park by a group of thieves late Wednesday night. https://t.co/dABWmgWUVn
Statue of Jackie Robinson cut from Wichita, Kan., park and stolen https://t.co/3bE3y8f5ZA
A prized statue of Jackie Robinson was stolen from a public park in Kansas, spurring a police search Friday and outrage across the city of Wichita. https://t.co/WML76xX4TV