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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Pleased To See Historic Dodgertown Renamed In Honor Of Jackie Robinson

Once a longtime staple of the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, former Spring Training facility Historic Dodgertown is now officially be known as the Jackie Robinson Training Complex going forward.

Major League Baseball, who announced plans to renovate the facility last November, announced the news of the name change at a press conference that was attended by members of the Robinson Family, including his wife Rachel and children, Sharon and David.

The complex will now serve as a year-round hub of amateur development initiatives and events focused on diversifying and strengthening the talent pipelines of baseball and softball.