On Friday, the Marlins joined the rest of Major League Baseball in celebrating what we all know as Jackie Robinson Day. Every April 15, on the anniversary of Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier, it has become a tradition for MLB players to take the field in his iconic uniform No. 42 and reflect on his impact.
Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919. He finally broke through to the majors with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 and did not disappoint. A 7x All-Star and 1955 World Series champ, Robinson won the MVP and Rookie of the Year awards and won the batting title.