Jackie Robinson Day is celebrated on April 15th each year to honor the legacy of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB). On that day in 1947, Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the color barrier in professional baseball and paving the way for other Black athletes to compete in MLB.

Jackie Robinson faced immense racism and discrimination both on and off the field, but he persevered with courage, skill, and dignity. His actions not only opened doors for Black players in baseball but also helped spark the civil rights movement in the United States.

Today, Jackie Robinson Day is celebrated across MLB with players wearing his retired number 42 on their jerseys in his honor. This day serves as a reminder of Robinson's groundbreaking achievements and his enduring impact on the sport of baseball and the fight for racial equality.