U.S. Army Soldiers face off against Romanian National Team in Jackie Robinson Trophy baseball game

Photo By Staff Sgt. Andrew Wash | U.S. Army Soldiers pose for a team photo after participating in the third annual Jackie Robinson Trophy baseball game at Farul Stadium, Constanta, May 11, 2019. This yearly face off between the U.S. and Romania builds trust with the Romanian community and allows them to enhance this bond through shared culture and experiences. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Andrew Wash)  

CONSTANTA, ROMANIA

05.11.2019

Story by Pfc. Andrew Wash 

5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   

CONSTANTA, Romania-- U.S. Army Soldiers faced off in the third annual Jackie Robinson Trophy baseball game at the Farul Stadium in Constanta, Romania, May 11, 2019.

The American Army team, comprised of volunteers, played against the Romanian National Baseball Team.

Staff Sgt. Casee Williams, 1440th Firefighters, Michigan Army National Guard, stationed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, said that he had never played baseball before but decided to participate in the game for “the comradery and the cohesion amongst ourselves and the Romanian people.”

Both teams wore the number “42” on their jerseys to honor Jackie Robinson. This yearly tradition, coordinated by the U.S. Embassy in Romania, helps fortify bonds and community relationships with the Romanian people.

• Date Taken: 05.11.2019
• Date Posted: 05.13.2019 02:23
• Story ID: 322083
• Location: CONSTANTA, RO