Jackie Robinson Statue Cleats Donated to Negro Leagues Museum After Theft

The bronze cleats from the stolen Jackie Robinson statue will be displayed at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, symbolizing resilience in the face of adversity.

The bronze cleats of a Jackie Robinson statue, stolen last month from a Kansas park, will be donated to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
Thieves cut the statue at its ankles, leaving the cleats behind; the statue was later found burned.
The donation includes a damaged plaque from Robinson's birthplace, both symbolizing resilience against defacement.
Major League Baseball donated $100,000 towards the replacement of the statue and additional security measures.
A replacement statue, costing around $45,000, is expected to be erected within months, with surplus funds enhancing youth league facilities.