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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Will Benson, speaks to players from Wilberforce University and Kentucky State University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
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Wilberforce first baseman Christopher Alcantara-Diaz, right, stands during the national anthem before playing Kentucky State at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
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Kentucky State team huddles before playing Wilberforce at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Wilberforce designated hitter Waldemberg Guerrero warms up before playing Kentucky State at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
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Wilberforce Phillip Williams warms up before playing Kentucky State at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Kentucky State Brad Dossett (2) warms up before playing Wilberforce University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Wilberforce Craig Smith warms up before playing Kentucky State at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Kentucky State outfielder Tyler Cansler warms up before playing Wilberforce University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
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Kentucky State infielder Braylen Duncan bunts while warming up at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Wilberforce pitcher Thomas Hampton warms up before playing Kentucky State at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Kentucky State Brady Wooldridge warms up before playing Wilberforce University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Will Benson, Cincinnati Reds third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes, Cincinnati Reds right fielder Rece Hinds and Cincinnati Reds center fielder Dane Myers speak to players from Wilberforce University and Kentucky State University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Wilberforce Nate Lomax warms up with Wilberforcer shortstop Brandon Bell (26) before playing Kentucky State University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Wilberforce right fielder Daunte Ward warms up before playing Wilberforce University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Wilberforce team gathers around for a huddle before playing Kentucky State at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Will Benson spoke to players from Wilberforce University and Kentucky State University at the Reds Youth Academy on April 15.
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Will Benson (30) speaks to players from Wilberforce University and Kentucky State University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Wilberforce Seth Spann asks a question of Cincinnati Reds players before playing Kentucky State at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Wilberforce University student wears a shoe dedicated to Jackie Robinson before playing Kentucky State at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Reds center fielder Dane Myers (17) speaks to players from Wilberforce University and Kentucky State University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Cincinnati Reds right fielder Rece Hinds (57) speaks to players from Wilberforce University and Kentucky State University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Will Benson, speaks to players from Wilberforce University and Kentucky State University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Will Benson, speaks to players from Wilberforce University and Kentucky State University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Wilberforce first baseman Christopher Alcantara-Diaz, right, stands during the national anthem before playing Kentucky State at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Kentucky State team huddles before playing Wilberforce at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Wilberforce designated hitter Waldemberg Guerrero warms up before playing Kentucky State at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Wilberforce Phillip Williams warms up before playing Kentucky State at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Kentucky State Brad Dossett (2) warms up before playing Wilberforce University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Wilberforce Craig Smith warms up before playing Kentucky State at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Kentucky State outfielder Tyler Cansler warms up before playing Wilberforce University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Kentucky State infielder Braylen Duncan bunts while warming up at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Wilberforce pitcher Thomas Hampton warms up before playing Kentucky State at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Kentucky State Brady Wooldridge warms up before playing Wilberforce University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Will Benson, Cincinnati Reds third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes, Cincinnati Reds right fielder Rece Hinds and Cincinnati Reds center fielder Dane Myers speak to players from Wilberforce University and Kentucky State University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Wilberforce Nate Lomax warms up with Wilberforcer shortstop Brandon Bell (26) before playing Kentucky State University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Wilberforce right fielder Daunte Ward warms up before playing Wilberforce University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Wilberforce team gathers around for a huddle before playing Kentucky State at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Will Benson talks go-to Cincy hangout spots, Jackie Robinson Day
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Will Benson talks go-to Cincy hangout spots, Jackie Robinson Day
Will Benson spoke to players from Wilberforce University and Kentucky State University at the Reds Youth Academy on April 15.
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Cincinnati Reds left fielder Will Benson (30) speaks to players from Wilberforce University and Kentucky State University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Wilberforce Seth Spann asks a question of Cincinnati Reds players before playing Kentucky State at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Wilberforce University student wears a shoe dedicated to Jackie Robinson before playing Kentucky State at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Cincinnati Reds center fielder Dane Myers (17) speaks to players from Wilberforce University and Kentucky State University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
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Reds players honor Jackie Robinson with HBCU athletes, view photos
Cincinnati Reds right fielder Rece Hinds (57) speaks to players from Wilberforce University and Kentucky State University at the Reds Youth Academy as part of the Cincinnati Reds’ dedication for Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Both schools are Historic Black Universities.
(Albert Cesare/The Enquirer)
Albert Cesare, Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati Reds Will Benson and teammates speak to HBCU players to honor Jackie Robinson at the Reds Youth Academy on April 15, 2026.
