Major League Baseball has set up a great site where numerous Major Leaguers and Hall of Famers share a moment of what Jackie Robinson means to them. Today marks the 64th anniversary of when Mr. Robinson broke the color barrier as the first black player in Major League Baseball as a first basemen for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1946. The League retired his number 42 throughout the league in 1997 and have celebrated a Jackie Robinson day, April 15th, every year since 2004. Each player in the league wears the #42 as their number on their jersey as well in respect. It is pretty neat to see every player on both teams with the same number. The public has no choice but to reflect and honor a true pioneer and symbol of strength and freedom in our country and as human beings.
Go to the site www.iam42.com for the player video's and more great information on Jackie Robinson.
Go to the site www.iam42.com for the player video's and more great information on Jackie Robinson.
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