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

Abdul-Jabbar told stories about becoming a Brooklyn Dodger fan at a young age because of Robinson and getting to meet him ...

Jackie Robinson’s legacy is being celebrated around the major leagues, with the day named for the first Black baseball player ...

The name Jackie Robinson is synonymous with the values of teamwork, dedication and, above all else, selflessness. Each year ...

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

MLB players around the league showcase how they will pay tribute to former Los Angeles Dodgers' Jackie Robinson on his ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on the 78th anniversary of when he broke the color barrier in ...

1947 — Jackie Robinson played his first major league game for the Dodgers. He went 0-for-3, but scored the deciding run in a ...

As a Black baseball player, both Jackie Robinson and his old jersey number have a lot of meaning for Texas catcher Oliver ...

MLB officially retired Robinson's No. 42 jersey across the sport in 1997 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his big league ...

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.