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Article: Major League Baseball Clubs to Host Jackie Robinson Day Celebrations on April 15; Los Angeles Dodgers to Host Special Ceremony at Dodger Stadium.
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- Business Wire
- Article date:
- April 13, 2005
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NEW YORK -- Major League Baseball
What: Major League Baseball Clubs playing at home on Friday, April
15 will pay special tribute to Jackie Robinson as part of the
second annual Jackie Robinson Day.
In March 2004, Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig
established Jackie Robinson Day throughout Major League
Baseball. Every Club playing at home on April 15 will honor
the legacy of Robinson, who, on April 15, 1947, became the
first player to break the Major League color barrier.
Where: The 14 Major League Baseball Clubs hosting Jackie Robinson
Day in 2005 are the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red ...