Dodgers News – celebrating Jackie Robinson, the Vesia’s emotional night
The Dodgers celebrate Jackie Robinson Day and a sweep of the New York Mets at home
Since 2005, every April 15th has been designated as Jackie Robinson Day across all of MLB. It of course has special meaning to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team for which he debuted in 1947. Since the statue of Jackie Robinson was installed in 2017, Manager Dav Roberts has held a moment of celebration and remembrance at that spot in honor of Robinson, who broke the color barrier on April 15th, 1947.
Visiting teams have joined the Dodgers in the past, and this year was no different as the New York Mets joined in the festivities. “That was special,” Mets second baseman Marcus Semien said. “It was cool to be a part of that.
My first time. I didn’t realize that they do that every year here, so being able to do that in this ballpark, I think they do a tremendous job. ” Negro League Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick was also on hand to conclude the gathering with his remarks.
“We make the rather bold assertion that Jackie’s breaking of the color barrier wasn’t just a part of the Civil Rights Movement,” Kendrick said. “It was the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement. ” MLB.