Jackie Robinson was born a century ago this Jan. 31. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of baseball's most important pioneers, Major League Baseball has planned a yearlong slate of activities in Robinson's honor.
MLB announced Monday that the schedule will begin on Jan. 31 -- with help from Robinson's wife, Rachel, and their daughter, Sharon -- and culminate with the Jackie Robinson Museum's grand opening in December.
The league, individual clubs and the Jackie Robinson Foundation will all help lead the initiatives, which will include youth engagement activities in cities connected to Robinson's life, as well as support of the coming museum and the Foundation's scholarship and education programs.