MLB to honor Jackie Robinson with league-wide tribute and programming surrounding Jackie Robinson Day

Source: MLB

All players to once again wear number 42 on April 15th with clubs hosting on-field ceremonies at ballparks; MLB Network to air special episode of Studio 42 with Bob Costas featuring Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, the stars of the new movie “42,” And Dodgers legend Don Newcombe; MLB will host two Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities clinics in Los Angeles and Anaheim; and Sharon Robinson to visit father’s school in Pasadena.  Read more..

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