But have you ever wondered why every player on every team, plus coaches and umpires have No. 42 on their uniforms? In this piece, we will explain the history of Jackie Robinson Day and why all ...

Robinson was the first Black player to break major league baseball’s color barrier, playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers Montreal ...

Jackie Robinson played in Louisville before he broke Major League Baseball's color barrier. He also came to Kentucky for the March on Frankfort.

Lutz said that League 42 was “grateful for their contribution to our mission of celebrating Jackie’s legacy through the youth of Wichita.” Robinson, who starred for the Brooklyn Dodgers from ...