Seventy-four years ago, on April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color barrier when he made his historic major league debut. Each year on April 15, Baseball honors Jackie’s legacy by celebrating his life, values, and accomplishments.
By proudly wearing the “42,” Baseball demonstrates a powerful and unified tribute to Jackie Robinson’s legacy. The Giants and Marlins will wear “42” on Friday, April 16 to honor Jackie. Learn more by visiting mlb.com/42
