Cyclones retire Robinson's 42

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball's color barrier as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers more than 50 years ago, had his jersey number retired Sunday by the minor league Brooklyn Cyclones.
The Cyclones, an affiliate of the New York Mets, honored Robinson posthumously, retiring his No. 42.
"Even symbolically to have Jack represented here in Brooklyn is of great importance to me," Robinson's wife, Rachel, said before the ceremony. "Our roots are here, and a lot of our history is here."
In 1947, Robinson became the first black player in the major leagues, often playing despite death threats and racial taunts.
Robinson's 10-year career with the Dodgers included six National League pennants and one World Series title. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1962 and died in 1972. Robinson's number was retired throughout the major leagues in 1997.