Today, Major League Baseball will, as they have for the past five years, celebrate “Jackie Robinson Day.” The day marks the 61st anniversary of Robinson’s entry into Major League Baseball. Rachel Robinson, Jackie’s wife, and Sharon Robinson, Jackie’s daughter, will join Bob DuPuy, President and Chief Operating Officer of Major League Baseball, in an on-field recognition of Jackie Robinson’s legacy prior to the Mets vs. Nats game at Shea Stadium. The celebration will also honor the good work of the Jackie Robinson Foundation.

On this special day, every member of the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets will wear #42 as they collectively celebrate the life of one of baseball’s most important legends.

The Mets are looking forward to rolling out a “Jackie Robinson Rotunda” next year when Citi Field opens. The Rotunda will greet fans as they exit the subway. The memorial will be styled after Ebbets Field.

MLB has special coverage of the celebration available here.

A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives. — Jackie Robinson

For another take on how far we’ve come, but how far we still have to go, consider the perspective of Torri Hunter.

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