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Teams of 42s Honor Jackie

Posted Apr 16, 07 8:45 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Players and coaches across the majors honored Jackie Robinson by donning number 42 on the 60th anniversary of the day Robinson broke the color barrier with his debut as a Brooklyn Dodger. The league officially honored Robinson at Dodger Stadium—a serendipitous choice, as five other potential venues were rained out by the monsoon that battered the Northeast.

Hours before the ceremony, commissioner Bud Selig honored Rachel Robinson, the legend's wife and a celebrated philanthropist, with the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award.  Braves slugger Andruw Jones, who added a run to Atlanta's 8-4 victory over the Marlins, said, "I really don't know much about Jackie Robinson, but I know what he did for me to be here. That's why I'm honoring him today."

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The Los Angeles Dodgers, all wearing No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson, line up during the national anthem, before the start of the baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Jackie Robinson Day,...   (Associated Press)
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig walks to the pitcher   (Associated Press)
The Los Angeles Dodgers, all wearing No. 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson, line up during the national anthem, before the start of the baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Jackie Robinson Day,...   (Associated Press)
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