Minor League Baseball honors Jackie Robinson Day
The baseball world united to honor and celebrate the legacy of Jackie Robinson on Saturday, as the day marked 76 years since the former Brooklyn Dodger broke MLB's color barrier with his big league debut. The impact of Robinson continues to resonate throughout not just baseball, but all sports. The
The baseball world united to honor and celebrate the legacy of Jackie Robinson on Saturday, as the day marked 76 years since the former Brooklyn Dodger broke MLB's color barrier with his big league debut.
The impact of Robinson continues to resonate throughout not just baseball, but all sports. The Hall of Famer's legacy remains one of the most important in the history of the U.S. and was a signal of changing times to the entire world.
April 15th marks Jackie Robinson’s historic MLB debut. Robinson’s courage blazed a trail for all of America.
— Fayetteville Woodpeckers (@WoodpeckersNC) April 15, 2023
Join us here at Segra Stadium on April 15th, at 5:05 PM as we commemorate Jackie Robinson Day. pic.twitter.com/P6bbeFoyPG
It's a huge day for the sport of baseball.
— Memphis Redbirds (@memphisredbirds) April 15, 2023
Today we honor the day Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Dodger blue & made his major league debut. #JackieRobinsonDay 💙 #42 pic.twitter.com/3yc7AwKuhO
Today we commemorate the day of Jackie Robinson's MLB debut and honor his legacy. #JackieRobinsonDay pic.twitter.com/pDUUlcNdXw
— Frisco RoughRiders (@RidersBaseball) April 15, 2023
It’s bigger than us. On #JackieRobinsonDay, we celebrate the life & legacy of a true sports legend 4️⃣2️⃣ pic.twitter.com/4n3eRcuCEe
— Charleston RiverDogs (@ChasRiverDogs) April 15, 2023
April 15th marks Jackie Robinson’s historic MLB debut. Robinson’s courage blazed a trail for all of America. Join Baseball in commemorating Jackie Robinson Day. #Jackie42 pic.twitter.com/Y6esyZC5ZM
— Portland Sea Dogs (@PortlandSeaDogs) April 15, 2023
More than just a baseball player. Jackie Robinson was someone who changed the world around him with what he could control.
— Montgomery Biscuits (@BiscuitBaseball) April 15, 2023
Thank you Jackie Robinson for progressing our amazing sport. #JackieRobinsonDay pic.twitter.com/xkFnPOuMyQ
Jackie Robinson's integrity, inspiration, and impact continue to resonate today. #ThankYouJackie #Jackie42 pic.twitter.com/7fca2B1CHF
— El Paso Chihuahuas (@epchihuahuas) April 15, 2023
On this date 76 years ago, Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color barrier.
— Palm Beach Cardinals (@GoPBCardinals) April 15, 2023
"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." - Jackie Robinson pic.twitter.com/ny2kkdcpIV
On April 15, 1947, baseball’s color line was broken. Today, we celebrate the legacy of Jackie Robinson and his paving the way of the game played today! #Jackie42 pic.twitter.com/6VvnJr741I
— Oklahoma City Dodgers (@okc_dodgers) April 15, 2023
Today and every day, we honor the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson and his impact on and off the field.#Jackie42 pic.twitter.com/PCla0UfY3W
— Lake County Captains (@LCCaptains) April 15, 2023
Some teams took the opportunity to honor teams from the Negro Leagues.
Today we take the field as the Black Spinners, as we honor the Greenville Black Spinners on Jackie Robinson Day. #Jackie42
— Greenville Drive (@GreenvilleDrive) April 15, 2023
April 15, 2023
Black Spinners vs. Tourists
7:05 p.m. | Fluor Field at the West End pic.twitter.com/TPNmeA7mIk
April 15th marks Jackie Robinson’s historic MLB debut. Join us at Jackie Robinson Ballpark at 6:35 pm to commemorate Jackie Robinson Day! We will don Negro League-inspired jerseys & be sure to arrive early for your Nine "shersey" giveaway (first 1,000 fans) #JackieRobinsonDay pic.twitter.com/1Hn0sUYK8T
— Daytona Tortugas (@daytonatortugas) April 15, 2023
TONIGHT the #RRExpress will honor the Austin Black Senators and Hall of Famer Willie Wells as part of @MiLB's “The Nine” initiative.
— Round Rock Express (@RRExpress) April 15, 2023
Thank you @baseballhall of Fame for sharing more about his impact on the game from Cooperstown!
🎟️: https://t.co/vo9RhrswmR pic.twitter.com/K6UDdV0o6C
The Stripers helping honor the Atlanta Black Crackers, the Negro League team that played from 1919-1938. We want to keep the legacy of all their players and coaches alive. pic.twitter.com/RKb9x0Z85Z
— Gwinnett Stripers (@GoStripers) April 15, 2023
Other teams are sporting special jerseys for the day.
The Barons will wear special jerseys tonight to honor the great Jackie Robinson.
— Birmingham Barons (@BhamBarons) April 15, 2023
Join us tonight at 6:30pm at Regions Field as we celebrate Jackie Robinson Day!#JackieRobinsonDay pic.twitter.com/e3Kb0HoQaP
Today we are celebrating #JackieRobinsonDay. It has been 76 years since Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier.
— Tulsa Drillers (@TulsaDrillers) April 15, 2023
We’ll be honoring his legacy at ONEOK Field next Sunday, April 23rd with all the Drillers wearing #42. pic.twitter.com/fHJum5zjRg
April 15th marks Jackie Robinson’s historic MLB debut. Robinson’s courage blazed a trail for all of America. Join Baseball in commemorating Jackie Robinson Day. pic.twitter.com/udXTtzzrBS
— San Jose Giants (@SJGiants) April 15, 2023
#JackieRobinsonDay pic.twitter.com/a0fB6BMvQW
— Fort Wayne TinCaps (@TinCaps) April 15, 2023
Robinson is also honored in ballparks all over the Minors.
This #JackieRobinsonDay, join us for a guide through the oldest ballpark in Minor League Baseball.@daytonatortugas’ Jackie Robinson Ballpark dates back to 1914 and remains a tribute to one of the greatest to ever play the game:
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) April 15, 2023
https://t.co/ao8K85srZ0 | @WyndhamRewards pic.twitter.com/sRAKKuInKZ
April 15th marks Jackie Robinson’s historic MLB debut. Robinson’s courage blazed a trail for all of America.
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) April 15, 2023
Join Baseball in commemorating Jackie Robinson Day. pic.twitter.com/qaFJj1oHPj
Thank you, Jackie.#Jackie42 pic.twitter.com/UV7qXUqMjz
— Durham Bulls (@DurhamBulls) April 15, 2023
#JackieRobinsonDay @GreaterROC | Photo of the Game pic.twitter.com/mQy4rc4sLT
— Rochester Red WWWWings (@RocRedWings) April 15, 2023
And his impact remains as meaningful as ever.
April 15th marks Jackie Robinson’s historic MLB debut. Today, we honor his life, legacy, and the impact he has had on not only the game of baseball but on the world.#Jackie42 pic.twitter.com/3shxvxtsEz
— Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (@Kcannonballers) April 15, 2023
Really, all of this is just the game's way of saying:
Thank you, 42. pic.twitter.com/8PctENEuLL
— Rome Braves (@TheRomeBraves) April 15, 2023
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