April 15, recognized as Jackie Robinson Day all around Major League Baseball, is already the most significant and important date on the baseball calendar. That’s especially true for the Dodgers organization, because it was on that date and with the Brooklyn Dodgers that Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947.
But this year it will hold a little extra meaning for their organization, and also for the first 40,000 fans through the gates when they play host to the San Diego Padres.
Here’s why:
In celebration of Jackie Robinson’s birthday, here’s your first look at the Robinson, Newcombe and Campanella Statue: twitter.com/Dodgers/status…
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) January 31, 2013
The Robinson, Newcombe and Campanella Statue will be given away at Dodger Stadium on Jackie Robinson Day, April 15: atmlb.com/WfLX8N
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) January 31, 2013
As noted, the Dodgers announcement capped off what would have been Robinson’s 94th birthday on Thursday. The folks over at Google also found a very special way to honor him.
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February 1st, 2013 at 2:16 pm
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