There’s a whole lot going on in April: Tax Day, Earth Day, and the first full month of baseball season. And this year, there’s something extra special coming up — the 20th anniversary of Jackie Robinson Day.
Poking around for something cool at the official MLB store, I found an entire collection of official Jackie Robinson jerseys, caps, and other very cool merch that honors that day in 1947 when Robinson made his MLB debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and broke baseball’s color barrier.
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One of the reasons it’s so meaningful to wear a 42 on your chest is that it’s the only number that’s been retired across the entire league — not just by an individual team. But on April 15, you’ll be in incredible company in one of these tees or caps, joining every player and coach in the league who join together to wear the 42 to honor Robinson’s legacy.
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Search Jackie Robinson at the MLB shop, browse the vast collection, and decide whether you’d rather sport it on a Brooklyn shirt, a Dodgers shirt, or the official Cooperstown Collection jersey shown above. There are even baby and kids’ options, should you be looking for an exceptionally cool gift for the youngest fans.
If you want to learn more about his legacy with the kids — in terms of his social justice activism as well as his accomplishments on the field — visit the Jackie Robinson online archive at the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Top image: Leaf International – Heritage Auctions by Fawcett Publications – Public Domain
