“Unveiling the Legacy: How Jackie Robinson Day Transforms MLB Fields into Battlegrounds of Equality and Tribute”
Players, managers and coaches on all 30 MLB teams will wear a Dodger blue No. 42 on the back of their uniforms Tuesday. Players, managers, coaches and umpires will also wear hats featuring a No. 42 patch as a tribute to Robinson.
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Robinson was the first Black player in MLB after breaking the color barrier in 1947. He endured racial abuse and antagonism from fans, players and opposing managers when he took the field. He excelled on the field, winning the Rookie of the Year award in his first season in the majors. Robinson continued to play at a high rate, earning six All-Star appearances and winning an MVP award in MLB before being enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 1962.
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