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Jackie Robinson Day 2016: How Sports World Is Honoring MLB Icon

Major League Baseball has honored Jackie Robinson's breaking of the color barrier every April 15 since 2004, and the tradition will continue Friday with a special celebration involving all 30 teams.

Robinson became the first African-American to play in MLB on April 15, 1947, making Friday's event the 69th anniversary of that historic moment.

Ahead of the 13th annual Jackie Robinson Day, MLB Communications provided a look at the logo that will be featured at ballparks throughout the major leagues:

MLB today announced activities and details around Jackie Robinson Day tomorrow: https://t.