A statue honoring baseball legend Jackie Robinson was stolen from a youth baseball facility in Kansas, specifically from League 42's McAdams Park in Wichita. Surveillance footage captured the heist, showing individuals cutting the statue at the ankles, loading it onto a truck, and fleeing the scene. The bronze figure of Robinson, known for breaking the MLB color barrier, was reduced to two feet standing on a home plate. The community is devastated by the vandalism, and Wichita police are urging anyone with information to come forward. League 42, established in 2013, focuses on helping Wichita's children learn baseball without financial barriers. The statue, part of a pavilion dedicated to Robinson in 2021 with permission from his family, is a significant symbol for the organization.
Video Shows Thieves Stealing Jackie Robinson Statue from Youth Baseball Facility
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