KANSAS CITY -- Jackie Robinson Day was more than two months ago, but the celebration of the legendary figure at Kauffman Stadium was delayed until Monday.
The Royals' game against the Angels on April 15 was postponed due to severe cold, and it was rescheduled for Monday's shared off-day. As the teams took the field to settle a series Los Angeles led, 3-0, all on-field personnel wore No. 42 jerseys and special patches to commemorate the legacy of the late Dodgers icon.
That legacy is kept alive through this celebration, which serves as a persistent reminder of Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier.