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Jackie Robinson Day 2020: How Sports World Is Honoring MLB Icon

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Jackie Robinson Day, the annual recognition of the former Brooklyn Dodgers superstar breaking baseball's color barrier in 1947, moved forward Wednesday despite the MLB season being delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The lack of games prevented the usual tradition of players wearing Robinson's No. 42 on their jerseys to celebrate the occasion, but the league, teams and today's stars still honored the Hall of Famer for his critical contribution to baseball and society as a whole.

Here's a look at some of the reaction:

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On @MLB platforms today, all players will wear number 42 to observe Jackie Robinson Day.