Each year on April 15, Major League Baseball celebrates the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson.
Robinson made his major league debut on April 15, 1947 and changed the game forever. This year marks the 70th anniversary of that historic day and, as is customary, there were celebrations throughout the league and all players wore Robinson’s No. 42.
Several players used their Twitter and Instagram accounts to pay tribute to Robinson. Here the 10 best we saw.
Thank you @adidasbaseball for this gift and opportunity to celebrate the life of a true @mlb and American Hero, Jackie Robinson. #42 pic.twitter.com/3gkOIjJsXl
— Eduardo Nunez (@EduardoNunez15) April 15, 2017
Honored to wear these today! Thank you Jackie! #JackieRobinsonDay pic.twitter.com/awtLgjY1c7
— Josh Harrison (@jhay_da_man) April 15, 2017
#JackieRobinson Though you weren't treated with the same equality as others, you showed if we all work 2gether, greatness happens! pic.twitter.com/wDvXrwiFZs
— andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) April 15, 2017
"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." #ThankyouJackie #42 #foreverthankful
— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) April 15, 2017
In 1947, Jackie Robinson stood up in front of thousands of people who were rooting against him & did what he did best – played ball! #hero pic.twitter.com/NHoic5zap8
— Curtis Granderson (@cgrand3) April 15, 2017
Truth. Heart. Respect. #JackieRobinsonDay pic.twitter.com/lAsTUKJTqu
— Hunter Pence (@hunterpence) April 15, 2017
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— socrates brito (@SocratesBrito) April 15, 2017
In honor of #Jackie42. pic.twitter.com/Ten5LFRQmy
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 15, 2017
Today is special. Thank you Jackie for all that you did for our beautiful game! We are forever grateful #42
— Dansby Swanson (@LieutenantDans7) April 15, 2017
