Titusville mourns the loss of former Vice Mayor Joe Robinson, a respected leader who made a lasting impact on the community.

SO MUCH MORE THAN BREAK THE COLOR BARRIER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH. JIMMY JOE ROBINSON WORKED WITH MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR AND OTHER CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS TO MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR BLACK PEOPLE ...

PITTSBURGH — Jimmy Joe Robinson, who made history as the first Black varsity football player at the University of Pittsburgh, died on July 14, 2025. He was 97. In an obituary, Pitt’s Department of ...

Joseph H. Robinson, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Born and raised in Holden, he was the son of the late Joseph B. and Mary (Thresher) Robinson.

Jimmy Joe Robinson, University of Pittsburgh’s first Black varsity football player, has died at the age of 97. Robinson, a Connellsville native and a trailblazer for the Pitt community, arrived at the ...