In addition to enjoying a Hall-of-Fame career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Jackie Robinson will forever be remembered for courageously breaking the color barrier and paving the way for complete inclusion in Major League Baseball.
In recognition of what would’ve been his 100th birthday on Jan. 31, Robinson will be honored with a jazz concert at UCLA’s Royce Hall the following week.
The two-hour event on Tuesday, Feb. 5, will consist of musical performances and on-stage tributes of Robinson. Among the many guest speakers include none other than Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
Also expected to attend the gathering are two people that were very close to Robinson: his wife, Rachel, and daughter, Sharon.