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Happy Jackie Robinson Day

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What is Jackie Robinson Day around Major League Baseball and why is it always on April 15?

Jackie Robinson’s legacy is being celebrated around the major leagues on Tuesday, with the day named for the first Black baseball player of the modern era and marking the 78th anniversary of his debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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Jackie Robinson Day 2025 Highlights from Sports World's Celebration of MLB Icon

MLB officially retired Robinson's No. 42 jersey across the sport in 1997 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his big league debut. Griffey was given permission to don the number for the Seattle Mariners, flipping from his usual No. 24, for a game against Cleveland on April 15, 1997.

Newsweek on MSN · 4d

Jackie Robinson Day 2025: Understanding Why MLB Players Wear Number 42

In the world of pro sports, athletes are very attached to their numbers. Once a year, though, everyone in Major League Baseball sets theirs aside.

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This statue honors Jackie Robinson's first Minor League game

A version of this story originally appeared on MiLB.com in 2009. We present it here as Major League Baseball commemorates the ...

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DeShaun Foster Discusses UCLA Legend Jackie Robinson's Impact

UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster has been a major advocate for honoring one of the greatest athletes and cultural figures ...

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Beyond Jackie Robinson: Why MLB needs to recognize Larry Doby’s groundbreaking legacy

Honoring Cleveland's barrier-breaking legend would enhance, not diminish, baseball's celebration of integration pioneers.

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Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson’s legacy on 78th anniversary of breaking color barrier

Mookie Betts and his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates were joined by the Colorado Rockies in visiting Jackie Robinson's statue ...

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Dodgers, Rockies, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar come together to reflect on Jackie Robinson Day

Gathering at the Jackie Robinson statue in Centerfield Plaza has become a special annual tradition for the Dodgers every ...

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Jazz Chisholm Jr. Pays Subtle Homage to Jackie Robinson During Yankees Game

Jazz Chisholm Jr. found the perfect way to pay homage Jackie Robinson on Tuesday during MLB's day to honor the legendary ...

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