KANSAS CITY -- The Angels and Royals joined Major League Baseball in celebrating Jackie Robinson Day on Saturday, with all players and on-field personnel wearing his universally retired No. 42 at Kauffman Stadium.
Robinson made his MLB debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, when he broke baseball's color barrier and became the first African-American player to take the field in the modern era. Saturday marked the 70th anniversary of Robinson's achievement, which has made the Hall of Famer one of the most revered figures in baseball history.
"It's always special, to be honest," Angels outfielder Cameron Maybin said.