Pasadena Robinson Memorial

The Pasadena Robinson Memorial is a memorial dedicated to Jackie Robinson and Mack Robinson, located in Pasadena, California.

Pasadena Robinson Memorial

Location	95 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA
Designer	Ralph Helmick, John Outterbridge, and Stuart Schechter
Material	Bronze
Dedicated date	Nov. 6, 1997
Dedicated to	Jackie and Mack Robinson

Background

The Pasadena Robinson Memorial consists of two bronze busts, of Jackie and Mack Robinson. Jackie’s face is positioned so he looks east, toward New York City and his eventual career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, while Mack faces Pasadena City Hall because he settled in Pasadena and worked for the city.^[1] Created by artists Ralph Helmick, John Outterbridge, and Stuart Schechter, the memorial was funded by the Robinson Memorial Foundation with support from members of the Robinson family and the City of Pasadena.^[2]

Design

Each bust is 9 feet (2.7 m) high, 6 feet (1.8 m) wide, 2,700 pounds (1,200 kg),^[1] and detailed with bas reliefs of the athletes and their accomplishments.^[3][1]

Gallery

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  Example of bas reliefs in the sculptures.
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  Pasadena Robinson Memorial.