The L.A. Dodgers will all be wearing the number 52 on April 15 to celebrate the debut of Jackie Robinson .?
Question:Are you going to be doing anything special on April 15th to celebrate the debut of Jackie Robinson on April 15th 1947.
Any suggestions or ideas as to how the fans of baseball, and people of this nation could remember Jackie Robinson on April 15th.
Any thoughts/ideas...?
Jackie Robinson
Jack Roosevelt Robinson
Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1962, Player
124 votes on 160 ballots 77.5%
Hall of Fame plaque for Jackie Robinson
Born: January 31, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia
Died: October 24, 1972, in Stamford, Connecticut
ML Debut: 4/15/1947
Primary Position: Second Baseman
Bats: R Throws: R Primary Uniform #: 42
Played For: Kansas City Monarchs (1945), Brooklyn Dodgers (1947-1956)
Primary Team: Brooklyn Dodgers
Post-Season: 1947 World Series, 1949 World Series, 1952 World Series, 1953 World Series, 1955 World Series, 1956 World Series
Awards: All-Star (6): 1949-1954; National League MVP 1949; Rookie of the Year 1947
Hitting
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Jackie Robinson burst onto the scene in 1947, breaking baseball's color barrier and bringing the Negro leagues' electrifying style of play to the majors. He quickly became baseball's top drawing card and a symbol of hope to millions of Americans. With Robinson as the catalyst, the Dodgers won six pennants in his 10 seasons. He dominated games on the base paths, stealing home 19 times while riling opposing pitchers with his daring baserunning style. Robinson was named National League MVP in 1949, leading the loop in hitting (.342) and steals (37), while knocking in 124 runs.
Quote
"He could hit and bunt and steal and run. He had intimidating skills, and he burned with a dark fire."
— author Roger Kahn
Did You Know... that in 1941, Jackie Robinson became the first athlete in the history of UCLA to letter in four sports (baseball, football, basketball and track) in the same year?
Answers:
Derek Jetter, ANOTHER ERROR TODAY ?
It is # 42 and yes every Dodger player will wear it, because he was a Brooklyn Dodger.Any other player on any other team can also wear #42 for that day's games.
As for me.. I guess I will just enjoy baseball for the day. Not much else really needs to be done.
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