Everyone wears his number 42. They do this every year.

or being picked up or something to that effect.

ALSO Chadwick Boseman played Jackie in the movie 42.

And died on the day of the 75th anniversary.

So I bet it has some special meaning this year.

It's the 75th anniversary of that.

First Minor League game: March 17, 1946

First Major League game: April 15, 1947

is usually April 15 because that's the day in 1947 when he broke the infamous color line in baseball. But all the teams decided to honor Jackie and all baseball players who finally have decided to stand up (or kneel) in protest of racism and the sad actions of police against blacks. There aren't many black players but be sure to thank all players in all sports who are working to bring equity and destroy racism.

who starred in the Movie 42 portraying Robinson, but probably was a tribute to Robinson

According to “Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.”

I noticed watching Sports Center highlights that other teams were all wearing that number today, too. I'm actually a little embarrassed about my ignorance, but that was the first major league baseball game I have watched from beginning to end since 2019. For the past few months I've been preoccupied with politics instead.

-- Ron