The huge tribute to Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player, in Los Angeles and New York

Jackie Robinson was not just any baseball player who made it into the Major League Baseball (MLB). It was about the first Afro-descendant to achieve it. After that milestone and as established by tradition in his honor, this April 15, the players and coaches of the entire organization will continue with the annual custom of wearing the iconic number 42. Also, New York City will temporarily have a street named after him.

This Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team with which Robinson forged his entire career, will be at home against the Cincinnati Reds, on a day that will mark 75 years since this athlete broke the racial barrier in his debut. As a novelty, everyone will wear the “Dodger Blue” hue, regardless of team colors.

On the occasion of this moment, the MLB prepared a special tribute video, entitled “Play, run, win, get up”, written by Eljon Wardally and narrated by Leslie Odom Jr., and which will be broadcast in all the host stadiums this April 15 . A few hours ago, a preview of the audiovisual material was shared through the organization’s social networks.

Robinson, whose statue stands at the main entrance in center field, won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 1947was appointed “Most valuable Player” (MBP) two years later, and was included in the Hall of Fame in 1962.

“Our family is thrilled to see the wonderful tributes to Jack’s historic moment 75 years ago.”Rachel Robinson said in a statement, as stated ESPN. Likewise, the baseball player’s widow – who will also soon be 100 years old – said that they will honor the memory and legacy of her husband through the Jackie Robinson Foundation.

The huge tribute to Jackie Robinson nationwide

Although the initial celebration will be in Los Angeles with the game between the Brooklynites and the Reds at 10:10 a.m. Eastern Time New York is not far behind with preparations to honor the Afro-descendant baseball player.

This Friday morning, members of the Hall of Fame Ken Griffey Jr.the Panamanian Mariano Rivera y Joe Torre were among the baseball personalities who accompanied the Commissioner of the MLB, Rob Manfredto the adviser of the organization, Rachel Robinsony a Sonya PankeyJackie’s oldest granddaughter at activities in honor of her historic debut in 1947.

Following a press conference in Duffy Square, the temporary change to New York City street signage was revealed. In this way, a sign reading “Jackie Robinson Way” was installed on a portion of 42nd Street and Broadway. Once that detail was known, it was published on MLB social networks with the text: “Today 42nd Street belongs to him”.

For its part, Cairo, the town in Georgia where the baseball player was born on January 31, 1919, you will receive a special visitor. It will be about world series trophy. The Atlanta Braves grounded the award they earned in 2021, so many can see it live.