Major League Baseball legend Jackie Robinson will be on the cover of the Collector’s Edition of the next video game in the MLB The Show series, which will be released next spring.
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On the cover of the game, we can notably notice that the second baseman wears the uniform of the Brooklyn Dodgers, the team with which he played during his great career in the MLB.
By purchasing this version of MLB The Show 21, fans will have the opportunity to play the game four days before its official release, starting on April 16.
It’s official: Jackie Robinson graces on the cover of MLB The Show 21’s Collector’s Editions.
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In addition, in order to honor the memory of this first African-American to break through the major leagues in baseball, PlayStation will donate $ 1 to the Jackie Robinson Foundation for each Collector’s Edition sold in the United States, until ‘until December 31st. This foundation was also created by his wife Rachel in 1973.
“Donations will go to the Jackie Robinson Foundation’s MLB The Show Scholars Program,” Sony said. Recipients will receive four-year scholarships, as well as support services such as career counseling and internship placement. ”
In 1947, Robinson became the first black baseball player to play a game in the MLB. That same year, he captured the MLB Rookie of the Year award. Two years later, he was named the National League MVP.
Before entering the big league, note that Robinson played a season with the Montreal Royals, in the minors, where he shone with his 113 hits (.349 batting average) and 40 stolen goals. He had also helped the Montreal squad to win a first World Junior Series in 1946.
In 1962, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. His # 42 was eventually withdrawn by all MLB teams in 1997.
Recall that the young sensation of the San Diego Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. is featured on MLB The Show 21 Regular Edition cover art.
MLB The Show 21 will be officially available on April 20, but those who want to can already pre-order the game. The game costs between $ 59.99 and $ 99.99, depending on the edition. and the chosen console.
