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There is no more forlorn statue in Montreal than the Jackie Robinson Statue by Jules Lasalle at the Olympic Stadium.

Jackie Robinson Statue by Jules Lasalle at the Olympic Stadium
Moved there in 1996. It now hangs out with skateboarders in a place that has no baseball.

Jackie Robinson Statue by Jules Lasalle at the Olympic Stadium
Smaller than life size, it was initially designed for a miniature baseball field where Delormier Downs was.

Jackie Robinson Statue by Jules Lasalle at the Olympic Stadium
It was moved to “celebrate” the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson playing baseball in Montreal.

Jackie Robinson Statue by Jules Lasalle at the Olympic Stadium
It woudl be very nice if they would return it to the corner of de Lormier and Ontario.

Jackie Robinson Statue by Jules Lasalle at the Olympic Stadium

Jackie Robinson Statue by Jules Lasalle at the Olympic Stadium

Jackie Robinson Statue by Jules Lasalle at the Olympic Stadium
Jackie Robinson actually wore number 9 when he was playing for the Royals.

Jackie Robinson Statue by Jules Lasalle at the Olympic Stadium

Jackie Robinson Statue by Jules Lasalle at the Olympic Stadium

Jackie Robinson Statue by Jules Lasalle at the Olympic Stadium

Jackie Robinson Statue by Jules Lasalle at the Olympic Stadium

Jackie Robinson Statue by Jules Lasalle at the Olympic Stadium

Jackie Robinson Statue by Jules Lasalle at the Olympic Stadium

Place des Royaux, the former location of Jules Lasalle's stautue of Jackie Robinson, picture by Gates of Ale
Published: May 28th, 2012 Author: zeke Categories: Montréal, Photo Essay, Public Art, Sculpture | Comments Off