Today is supposed to be a day of celebration, honoring Jackie Robinson and all that he did not only for baseball but for the world. The Dodgers’ legend broke into the big leagues 73 years ago today, forever changing the landscape of sports for the better. When Jackie broke the color barrier so many years ago, I’m sure even he did not know that there would be an entire day devoted to his life and legacy.
And here we are, stuck in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic and without games to properly honor Jackie. Major League Baseball has made sure that fans get the chance to honor number 42 in their own way, broadcasting Robinson content all day on their social channels.