Honoring Jackie Robinson: A visual tribute
Major League Baseball teams across the country honored the 65th anniversary of Robinson breaking the color barrier Sunday. Here's a look at the pioneer's lasting legacy
By The Week Staff | April 16, 2012
Honoring Jackie Robinson: A visual tribute
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unday marked the 65th anniversary of the day Jackie Robinson debuted as a Brooklyn Dodger, breaking the color barrier by becoming the first African American to play Major League baseball. To commemorate the occasion, Major League players across the country sported Robinson's signature number 42. In honor of the baseball — and cultural — pioneer, here's a look back at his legacy, on the field and off:
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