An Ode to Jackie Robinson on His Special Day
Every April 15th, Major League Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson day as every player, coach, and manager wears the number 42 in his honor. He is a man who forever changed the landscape of Major League Baseball opening the door for many players who otherwise would not have a chance to play this game we love. Every year on April 15th, Major League Baseball comes together to honor the man who broke the color barrier and opened the door for many young minority players. Though stadiums lay dark and barren this year, the legacy of Jackie Robinson lives on in our hearts and minds. Not only did his efforts on the field make a differencr but the things he did off the field to give back to people in need helped shape America. From his military service to fighting for the rights of African Americans everywhere Robinson not onlt displayed everything you want in a player, but everything you want as a person. He was born Jack Roosevelt Robinson on January 13th, 1919 in Cairo, GA. Life