With the MLB season postponed indefinitely because of the coronavirus outbreak, this year's celebrations will be carried out online.
In 1997, then-MLB commissioner Bud Selig retired his No. 42 throughout the majors and five years later the MLB introduced a Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, to commemorate the Georgia native's majors debut. Since 2009, players, coaches and managers of all 30 MLB teams have worn Robinson's No. 42 jersey on April 15, as one of baseball's most important figures is honored in ballparks across the U.S.
MLB Network will also participate in the celebrations, airing Robinson-related programs from 8:30 a.m. ET until 7 p.m. ET, including three of the greatest games played on Jackie Robinson Day. The third game begins at 3 p.m. ET and features the Los Angeles Dodgers hosting the San Diego Padres in 2012 in a matchup made famous by Matt Kemp hitting three home runs. A special episode of MLB Tonight focusing on Robinson airs at 6 p.m., followed by Ken Burns' two-part documentary from 7 p.m.
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