Tag: Jackie Robinson

Serpentorslair Staff · June 23, 2024

Remembering Willie Mays Hayes: A Baseball Legend’s Journey Through History

June 23, 2024June 23, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAfrican American athletes, baseball athlete, baseball history, baseball legend, Jackie Robinson, MLB greats, MLB Hall of Fame, MLB history, New York Giants, rookie of the year, San Francisco Giants, sports legend, Willie Mays Hayes, Willie Mays Hayes biography, World Series champion0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody today we look back at an extraordinary man Willie Mays Hayes. Born in 1931 in Alabama, Mays was an all around great athlete. Both of his parents were also great athletes, natural traits he may have inherited through the gene pool. Mays who grew up in a more troubled time in our history luckily had Jackie Robinson who broke the color barrier in major league baseball and paved the way for new talent to be a part of the league. Mays was highly sought…

Serpentorslair Staff · May 27, 2024

Honoring Our Heroes: Remembering the Celebrities and Loved Ones Who Served on Memorial Day

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAdam Driver, Bea Arthur, Betty White, Bob Ross, celebrities who served, celebrity veterans, Chuck Norris, Clint Eastwood, Drew Carey, Elvis Presley, honoring veterans, Ice-T, Jackie Robinson, James Doohan, James Earl Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Carson, Johnny Cash, Lee Ermey, MC Hammer, Mel Brooks, Memorial Day, Memorial Day tribute, military service, military veterans, Morgan Freeman, Mr. T, Pat Tillman, Robin Quivers, Ted Williams, Tom Selleck0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Memorial Day is a day to remember those who have served our country in the military. Many Celebrities we know served time and saw action. NFL player Pat Tillman is one that stands out as he lost his life in 2004 while serving in Afghanistan. God Bless Mr Tillman may he always be remembered. Golden Girl Bea Arthur served time in the Marine Corps during WWII, and Betty White was a WWII volunteer putting in her time to help in any way she could. Both were…

Serpentorslair Staff · July 17, 2022

THE POP EXPOSE – Rachel Robinson!

July 17, 2022July 17, 2022 Serpentorslair StaffBaseball, Jackie Robinson, Rachel Robinson, Sports, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Hello everyone, today I’m checking out a remarkable woman who has flown under the radar for years. Rachel Robinson has been 50 years without her love Jackie Robinson, the legendary Brooklyn Dodger who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Jackie passed away in 1972 at the age of 53. Although the man died way too young the legend still lives today. Rachel who turns 100 on July 19th has lived and helped keep his legacy going forward. I wise person once said behind every…

Serpentorslair Staff · December 3, 2017

The POP-EXPOSE ‘Branch Rickey’ By Mitchell Smith!

December 3, 2017December 4, 2017 Serpentorslair StaffBaseball, Branch Rickey, Jackie Robinson, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Wesley Branch Rickey born December 20th 1881 in Stockdale, OH was best known for drafting the first black man Jackie Robinson which broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Although it was not an easy road for either of them, Rickey changed America’s pass time, and he changed the perspective on the face of America. Rickey played professional football and baseball, before becoming a manager in the MLB. Rickey commanded a chemical training unit in WWI and had one of the all time baseball greats Ty Cobb under his…