See how players honored Jackie Robinson on the 70th anniversary of his first big league game
On the 70th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's Major League debut, the sport came together to honor the man who broke the color barrier and pushed baseball into the future. With every player wearing his iconic No. 42 on Saturday, many players voiced their support for the legend before taking the field.
Some took photos of the uniforms they donned in his honor:
Thank you @adidasbaseball for this gift and opportunity to celebrate the life of a true @mlb and American Hero, Jackie Robinson. ??? #42 pic.twitter.com/3gkOIjJsXl
— Eduardo Nunez (@EduardoNunez) April 15, 2017
Thanks Jackie #42 #Equality @nikebaseball pic.twitter.com/PNWwxtFzZq
— Miguel Rojas (@MRojasOfficial) April 15, 2017
Many wore special cleats to remember the man with every step they took:
Honored to wear these today! Thank you Jackie! #JackieRobinsonDay pic.twitter.com/awtLgjY1c7
— Josh Harrison (@jhay_da_man) April 15, 2017
#JackieRobinson Though you weren't treated with the same equality as others, you showed if we all work 2gether, greatness happens! pic.twitter.com/wDvXrwiFZs
— andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) April 15, 2017
That included Carlos Gomez:
And still more just wanted to pay homage to the man that opened the doors for thousands of people:
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— socrates brito (@SocratesBrito) April 15, 2017
"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." #ThankyouJackie #42 #foreverthankful
— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) April 15, 2017
In 1947, Jackie Robinson stood up in front of thousands of people who were rooting against him & did what he did best - played ball! #hero pic.twitter.com/NHoic5zap8
— Curtis Granderson (@cgrand3) April 15, 2017
With the Dodgers unveiling a Jackie Robinson statue, it made the day a little more special for those in Dodger blue:
Happy #JackieRobinsonDay #Jackie42 #Equality pic.twitter.com/xnzzFVYjk2
— Adri¨˘n Gonz¨˘lez (@Adrian_ElTitan) April 15, 2017
Es nuestro deber y nuestro privilegio honrar a #Jackie42, a duty and privilege to honor #Jackie42. @dodgers @mlb @LasMayores pic.twitter.com/Yljr8Cn1CL
— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) April 15, 2017
Right at home. #Jackie42 pic.twitter.com/QNkF1t6mYR
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 15, 2017
As long as baseball is played and the hope for equality for all people is an ideal to be strived for, Robinson's courage, grace and talent will be remembered. And that's why every fan, player and team says "Thank you, Jackie" on April 15.
