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Jackie Robinson Day 2022: How The Sports World Is Honoring MLB Icon

As the MLB lockout began to threaten the early portion of the 2022 schedule, one of the biggest concerns was the celebration of Jackie Robinson Day, which takes place every April 15 to honor the legacy of the man who broke the league's color barrier.

Every year players around MLB wear No. 42 in memory of Robinson, who played the first game of his Hall of Fame career on April 15, 1947. This year's event carried extra meaning as the 75th anniversary of his groundbreaking achievement.

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