The Daytona Tortugas (Single-A; Florida State League) signed an extension to stay at Jackie Robinson Ballpark for the next 20 years, with renovations to meet MiLB facilities standards part of the new lease. (more…)
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70 Years Ago: Robinson’s Debut in Daytona Beach
Today marks a date that should be remembered annually: It’s been 70 years since Jackie Robinson made his spring-training debut for the Montreal Royals on March 17, 1946 at Daytona Beach’s City Island Ballpark, after being locked out of other Florida ballparks. (more…)