Key takeaways:
- The road sign honoring Jackie Robinson was misspelled with the first name of the baseball Hall of Famer spelled as “Jakie” instead of “Jackie.”
- The Department of Transportation replaced the sign on Monday and is currently investigating how the mistake occurred.
- The installation of the sign is a reminder of Robinson’s legacy and his impact on the game of baseball and civil rights.
On Sunday, a road sign honoring Jackie Robinson, Major League Baseball’s first African American player in the modern era, was spotted in Queens. The sign featured a picture of Robinson over the words “Jakie Robinson Parkway.” Unfortunately, the sign was misspelled, with the first name of the baseball Hall of Famer spelled as “Jakie” instead of “Jackie.”
Robinson is celebrated as a civil rights trailblazer and a superstar athlete who made the All-Star Game six times and batted .313 over his 10-year MLB career. He broke baseball’s color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
The Department of Transportation spokesperson Scott Gastel said the botched sign was replaced Monday. Gastel said the Department of Transportation was “deeply sorry” for the mistake and that they are “committed to honoring the legacy of Jackie Robinson.”
The replacement sign correctly spelled Robinson’s first name and was installed in the same location as the original. The Department of Transportation is currently investigating how the mistake occurred and is taking steps to ensure that similar errors do not happen in the future.
The Department of Transportation’s mistake has been met with criticism from some, but many are still celebrating Robinson’s legacy and the recognition of his accomplishments. Robinson’s impact on the game of baseball and civil rights is still felt today, and the installation of the sign is a reminder of his legacy.
Be First to Comment