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Braves hold panel, show video tribute for JRD

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.

The Braves made sure to do their part, holding a special panel discussion for a high school group, then just before the first pitch, showing a video tribute for the crowd of 18,342 that made it to the game for the rare 12:10 p.