Official Site of the Braves · Apr 15, 2015
Braves hold panel, show video tribute for JRD
Kelly Johnson and the Braves wore No. 42 in Wednesday's loss to the Marlins, which followed a panel and a video tribute to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day. (Scott Cunningham/Getty)ATLANTA -- The legacy of Jackie Robinson is timeless and should never be forgotten.
Major League Baseball agrees and has taken steps over the years to assure that, having retired his number 42 in 1997 (that fully went into effect once Yankees closer Mariano Rivera retired at the end of 2013) and holding a day of commemoration at every ballpark on April 15, Jackie Robinson Day.