On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson broke through to become the first African-American player to take the field in a MLB game; and on this day 50 years later in 1997, his iconic #42 jersey number was retired league-wide in his honour
On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson broke through to become the first African-American player to take the field in a MLB game; and on this day 50 years later in 1997, his iconic #42 jersey number was retired league-wide in his honour