Jackie Robinson was the epitome of perseverance and overcoming adversity. So if the Mets needed some added inspiration to deal with losing third baseman David Wright for two weeks, they only needed to look at the back of the jerseys they wore during Wednesday night’s 6-1 victory over the Phillies at Citi Field.
Major League Baseball’s annual celebration of Jackie Robinson Day when every player dons a No. 42 jersey is intended not only as a reminder of what one man did to integrate the game, but also reiterate that no player or team achieves success without being tested physically and mentally.