Rox, Giants honor Jackie's impact

All Rockies and Giants personnel wore No. 42 on Saturday to honor Jackie Robinson. (AP)SAN FRANCISCO -- Managers Bud Black of Colorado and Bruce Bochy of San Francisco paid heartfelt and eloquent tribute to Jackie Robinson, who became a legend forever by breaking baseball's color barrier in 1947.

Saturday was Jackie Robinson Day throughout the Major Leagues, as all uniformed personnel from each of the 30 ballclubs honored the pioneer by wearing his jersey number, 42.

"It's a great tradition to honor Jackie across baseball," Black said. "This is a special day for all of us, what he meant to our game, what he meant to our country, what he stood for and his inspiration facing adversity. Facing…