Jackie Robinson StatueWichita After Theft
Community and MLB rally to restore tribute to civil rights icon, unveiling new statue at League 42 ballpark.
- Ricky Alderete sentenced to 15 years for theft and related crimes, citing fentanyl addiction.
- Original statue was stolen, dismantled, and burned in January, leaving only Robinson's cleats.
- Over $700,000 raised, including $100,000 from MLB, for statue replacement and park improvements.
- Replacement statue unveiled at McAdams Park with former MLB players and community members in attendance.
- Robinson's bronze cleats from the original statue now displayed at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
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