Statue of Hometown Hero Jackie Robinson Unveiled at Dodger Stadium

The Dodgers honored baseball legend Jackie Robinson, MLB’s first African-American player, on Saturday with the dedication of the first sculpture outside Dodger Stadium as the Robinson family, Vin Scully and others were in attendance

The 800-pound, eight-foot bronze statue — an image of Robinson stealing home during his rookie season brought to life by sculptor Branly Cadet — resides in the left field reserve plaza at the Chavez Ravine ballpark, the area through which the highest percentage of fans enter the stadium.

Sharon Robinson discusses her father Jackie Robinson’s impact on society at the Dodger Stadium unveiling of his statue on Saturday.