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2024 Date | April 15, 2024 |
2025 Date | April 15, 2025 |
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Jackie Robinson Day is dedicated to a singular baseball legend, Jackie Robinson, for his evoking contribution to the game. Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962, he broke racial barriers and changed the face of modern baseball. This day aims to honour his courage, tenacity, and conviction, manifested through his pivotal role in ending racial segregation in professional baseball leagues. An exceptional athlete and a transformative figure, Robinson's legacy extends beyond baseball and resonates universally in the quest for equal rights and social justice. This day holds particular importance in Canada because Robinson's major league career started in Montreal with the Royals, a farm team for the Brooklyn Dodgers, in 1946. This move was instrumental in paving the way for his integration into the major leagues the following year, marking the beginning of the end of racial segregation in professional baseball. Canadians take tremendous pride in their country's role in this groundbreaking aspect of baseball history. Jackie Robinson Day hence strengthens the bond between Canada’s multicultural ethos and sports, broadening the perspective of Canadians towards social justice and equality. In Canada, Jackie Robinson Day is observed by both major and minor league teams, with players, coaches, and umpires wearing Robinson's retired number "42" during games. Various community activities such as school programs and baseball clinics adopt a central theme of bringing awareness about Robinson's life and legacy. It is a day to reflect on how sport can break barriers and positively impact society at large. Jackie Robinson Day takes place annually on April 15th, marking the date Robinson made his legendary major league debut in 1947. Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for Jackie Robinson Day -Updated
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In the News and Trending in Canada for Jackie Robinson DayUpdated Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, throws out the first pitch for the Kansas City Royals on 2023's Jackie Robinson Day.streamable.com Andrew McCutchen celebrates Jackie Robinson Day with game-deciding homer in Pirates victorypost-gazette.com Jackie Robinson Day 2023 previewmlb.com Kansas City Royals players reflect on Jackie Robinson Dayfox4kc.com
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