Los Angeles finalizes the team’s plans for a likeness of Jackie Robinson to appear at Dodger Stadium. The 9-to-10 feet tall statue, to be created by former Brooklyn resident Branly Cadet, will be the first-ever sculpture dedicated at the Chavez Ravine ballpark.

On December 22, 2015 — Los Angeles finalizes the team’s plans for a likeness of Jackie Robinson to appear at Dodger Stadium. The 9-to-10 feet tall statue, to be created by former Brooklyn resident Branly Cadet, will be the first-ever sculpture dedicated at the Chavez Ravine ballpark.

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Los Angeles finalizes the team’s plans for a likeness of Jackie Robinson to appear at Dodger Stadium. The 9-to-10 feet tall statue, to be created by former Brooklyn resident Branly Cadet, will be the first-ever sculpture dedicated at the Chavez Ravine ballpark.

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