Abdul-Jabbar told stories about becoming a Brooklyn Dodger fan at a young age because of Robinson and getting to meet him later in life. “Jack always had the idea that he was an equal human being

Gathering at the Jackie Robinson statue in Centerfield Plaza has become a special annual tradition for the Dodgers every April 15, when the baseball world observes the anniversary of Robinson breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier.

April 15 represents an important day in Major League Baseball, and especially for the Los Angeles Dodgers, as it is the annual celebration and recognition of Jackie Robinson, who made his MLB debut for the Brookyln Dodgers on April 15,