Some good news to pass along on Jackie Robinson Day: Daytona’s Jackie Robinson Ballpark, a key site as Robinson prepared for his groundbreaking MLB debut, is being nominated as a National Historic Landmark. (more…)
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Tortugas announce Kelly Field renovation plan
Some notable news on baseball’s Jackie Robinson Day, as the Daytona Tortugas (High A; Florida State League) announce plans to restore Daytona Beach’s historic Kelly Field, where Jackie Robinson trained as a member of the International League’s Montreal Royals. (more…)
MLB to mark 2020 Jackie Robinson Day virtually
With Major League Baseball shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, this season’s Jackie Robinson Day — the annual commemoration of Robinson breaking the MLB color line — is being marked on April 15 with a series of online events. (more…)
Pro Baseball Commemorates Jackie Robinson Day
Professional baseball is celebrating Jackie Robinson’s legacy across the major and minor leagues, with plenty of events in ballparks across the country. (more…)
Historic Dodgertown to Host 2018 Jackie Robinson Game
Historic Dodgertown will host the annual Jackie Robinson Celebration Game on April 15, continuing what has become one of the better traditions in the minors. (more…)
Teams Prepare for Jackie Robinson Day
With the annual Jackie Robinson Day set for Saturday, Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball teams are planning their tributes to Jackie Robinson. (more…)
It’s Jackie Robinson Day for MLB, MiLB teams
Jackie Robinson’s legacy will be honored today throughout Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball, with teams planning onfield ceremonies and one high-profile MiLB game played at Dodgertown. Robinson broke MLB’s color barrier in 1947, and teams will commemorate the 67th anniversary with onfield, pregame ceremonies in MLB ballparks, including a special celebration featuring the […]