Jackie Robinson Day is an important day for not only the Dodgers, but the sport of baseball. It’s a day to commemorate the ideals that the late Robinson represented and the impact he had on the entire country when he broke baseball’s color barrier 75 years ago.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts paid homage to Robinson with a pair of custom cleats. Roberts also honored the legend by speaking up for his beliefs. Doc criticized the league’s decision to shorten the draft and in turn, reduce opportunities for African American baseball players to get into professional baseball.