Sports can bring a community together, enable individuals to strive for excellence, and promote public health. Sports can also be a positive force for social change, and Gov. Pat Quinn honored those teams and individuals who showed how sports can bring the people of Illinois together.
View Press Release of Quinn Honoring Jackie Robinson.
View "Excerpts from One More Time: The Best of Mike Royko".
View CBS Chicago's "Behind The Plate: Kerry Wood Cubs Field".
In the summer of 2014, all of Illinois rooted for the Jackie Robinson West little leaguers.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Proclaiming Illinois Olympian Day .
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Honoring Marshall High School Coach for Landmark Victory.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Proclaiming “Game of Change Day” in Illinois.
On January 5, 2012, Gov. Quinn honored the 2011 NCAA Division III cross country champions from North Central College.
Read about Pat Quinn's dunk in "Governor’s hoops tale is a slam-dunk".
“Jackie Robinson was a great baseball player, wasn’t he, Sandy?” - Pat Quinn
“Yes, he was a great baseball player, but he was a better human being.” - Sandy Koufax
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Proclaiming “Frank Thomas Day” in Illinois.
View the Governor’s Office Press Release of Quinn Proclaiming “Paul Konerko Day” Across Illinois.
