April 15th is a holiday across Major League Baseball. 78 years ago, Jackie Robinson made his MLB debut, breaking the color barrier and becoming the first Black player in modern Major League Baseball.

both Jackie Robinson and his old jersey number have a lot of meaning for Service. On April 15, 1947, Robinson broke MLB’s color barrier while playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers. More: Texas ...

Clayton Kershaw presented him with a "Trump 47" Dodgers jersey ... as a first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Major League Baseball has celebrated Jackie Robinson's legacy in an extensive ...