Sports News - Jackie Robinson Day in Major League Baseball third place on Saturday, April 15th yesterday. And was introduced in 2004, this day was created to honor the immortal Jackie Robinson and his legacy as an African player - American to break the championship. Robinson played the first game in major league at Ebbets Field on April 15, 1947 as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers.
In recognition of Jackie Robinson Day, the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers will host their celebration before the game. Ceremony at Shea Stadium wife appeared and also founder Jackie Jackie Robinson, Rachel Robinson Foundation; Bob Dupuy, president of Major League Baseball, Mets manager Willie Randolph, Cliff Floyd and the executive of the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
Ceremony held at Dodger Stadium attendance included Jackie Robinson's daughter, Sharon Robinson; retired pitcher Don Newcombe of the Dodgers, who was named rookie of the year award win the Cy Young and some of the best players in the National League, while his team mate Jackie. Fielder Kenny Lofton also executive Jackie Robinson and the Foundation
At Shea Stadium, Adriana Lee and Tiffany Chaparro of the Jackie Robinson Foundation is now studying at Rutgers University and New York to participate in the ceremonial first pitch while Christ Tabernacle youth choir sang the national anthem. In addition, players past and suspender black Tuskegee Airmen will be recognized as part of the theme and logo of "42" Jackie Robinson perform in the field.
" Jackie Robinson Day downstairs department April 15, 1947 still stands as a proud day and stronger social impact , " said Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig . " In this monumental day , Jackie ended segregation in baseball and helped foster a new era in baseball he became the national pastime that is true. " Through our annual celebration of Jackie Robinson Day , April 15 , we ensure that the contributions and sacrifices made by our society and for baseball will never be forgotten . "
The Jackie Robinson Foundation is a public non-profit organizations nationwide established by Rachel Robinson in 1973 as a vehicle to perpetuate the legacy of Jackie Robinson Lighting baseball and civil rights. A grown from a small group of family and friends with a network of companies and institutions, dedicated board members, more than 1,100 students and schools warned
Source. newyork.mets.mlb.com
Title: Today "Jackie Robinson" is celebrated throughout baseball fan
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