Jackie Robinson was a great athlete who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball when he was hired to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers 61 years ago today. After a successful 10 year career, he retired.
His uniform number 42 was retired by the Dodgers in 1972 and in 1997 all of Major League baseball retired the number. A waiver allows the number to be worn by players on this date in honor of Robinson.
I was a Dodger fan for many years including Jackie's playing days.
He was a great man.
God bless the Man!
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I don't like or watch sport, but I really like the sentiment there, for a great player! Respect is what it is all about.
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