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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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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 anniversary of Jackie Robinson's Minor League debut.

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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.

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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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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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Reds host HBCU tourney, ballpark events to commemorate Jackie Robinson Day

The Reds joined Major League Baseball’s annual celebration of Jackie Robinson Day with activities at the ballpark and the P&G ...

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Dodgers celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on 78th anniversary of when he broke the MLB's color barrier

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

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Texas baseball: Oliver Service takes pride in wearing Jackie Robinson's No. 42 jersey

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

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Elly De La Cruz, others expected to wear Nike Griffey 2 MCS cleats on Jackie Robinson Day

Last year, the Reds' Elly De La Cruz wore custom Jordan 4 cleats with "JRD" and "42" on them for Jackie Robinson Day.

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Honoring Jackie Robinson’s Enduring Legacy: A Conversation With Ebbets' Sunny Chang

Ebbets Field Flannels is paying tribute to the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson and the many untold stories of the Negro ...

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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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