Today is April 15th which is also known as Jackie Robinson Day. Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball and in honor of today our rundown includes specials you can tune into to remember the legendary life of Jackie Robinson.(Note: All times are E.T.)
7:00 p.m on MLB Network: Ken Burns: Jackie Robinson-Part One
This documentary chronicles the personal and professional life of Jackie Robinson from his birth in 1919 to his death in 1972. Robinson’s rise from humble beginning to becoming and American hero and a pivotal figure in American history are detailed.