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Majors celebrate 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s debut

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward wears shoes and socks to mark Jackie Robinson Day as he warms up for the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, April 15, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Robinson, right front, son of Jackie Robinson, speaks to Los Angeles Dodgers players and staff while standing near a statue of his father, before a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday, April 15, 2022. Today MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day, in honor of Robinson, who was the first African American to play in the major leagues. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) A statue of Jackie Robinson is seen above Los Angeles Dodgers players while they listen to David Robinson, son of Jackie Robinson, speak before a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday, April 15, 2022. Today MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day, in honor of Robinson, who was the first African American to play in the major leagues. All players wore jersey number 42. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) David Robinson, son of Jackie Robinson, speaks to Los Angeles Dodgers players and staff before a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday, April 15, 2022. Today MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day, in honor of Robinson, who was the first African American to play in the major leagues. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Los Angeles Dodgers players and staff listen to David Robinson, right, son of Jackie Robinson, speak before a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday, April 15, 2022. Today MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day, in honor of Robinson, who was the first African American to play in the major leagues. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Los Angeles Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts, center, shakes hands with David Robinson, son of Jackie Robinson, before a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Friday, April 15, 2022. Today MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day, in honor of Robinson, who was the first African American to play in the major leagues. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Majors celebrate 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s debut