This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Awarded Honorary Degree; Roy Campanella Steals Home
On June 7, 1957, Howard University awarded honorary degrees of Doctor of Laws to the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and recently-retired Brooklyn Dodgers infielder Jackie Robinson. The Dodgers and King have been intertwined through Robinson, who famously broke…
This Day In Dodgers History: Roy Campanella, Sandy Koufax And Jackie Robinson Jersey Numbers Retired
On June 4, 1972, the Los Angeles Dodgers retired the numbers of Roy Campanella (39), Sandy Koufax (32) and Jackie Robinson (42) in a pregame ceremony at Dodger Stadium. Robinson's iconic jersey number is also retired throughout Major League Baseball.…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Makes MLB Debut & Breaks Color Barrier
On April 15, 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers faced off against the Boston Braves in an Opening Day contest at Ebbets Field, winning by a score of 5-3. The crowd of 26,653 witnessed one of the most historically significant events in…
How The Dodgers & MLB Are Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day 2026
April 15 is one of the most important dates as it represents when Jackie Robinson made his Major League debut and broke the color barrier. Wednesday marks the 79th anniversary of Robinson's historic achievement, and MLB and the Los Angeles…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Signed; Vin Scully Misses 2012 Home Opener & Dodger Stadium First Game
April 10 is a big day in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history for a few reasons, with the first coming back in 1947 when the team was still playing in Brooklyn. During the sixth inning of an exhibition game against…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Awarded Presidential Medal Of Freedom
Jackie Robinson was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom -- the highest civilian honor -- by President Ronald Reagan on March 26, 1984. Rachel Robinson attended the White House ceremony to accept the honor on behalf of her late…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Featured On Wheaties Cereal Boxes
On February 11, 1997, General Mills, the makers of Wheaties, unveiled three new Jackie Robinson cereal boxes to be sold in stores nationwide. It was to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Famer breaking MLB's color…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Voted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame
On Jan. 23, 1962, the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) voted Brooklyn Dodgers legend Jackie Robinson into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Robinson received 77.5% (124 of 160) of all the ballots cast, earning him enshrinement in his…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Wins Spingarn Medal
On Jan. 8, 1956, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People awarded Jackie Robinson the Spingarn Medal for his strong support of civil rights initiatives. The Brooklyn Dodgers and Robinson made history on April 15, 1947, when he…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Retires After Trade To Giants
On April 15, 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers and Jackie Robinson made history when Robinson became the first...
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Named 1949 NL MVP
On Nov. 18, 1949, Brooklyn Dodgers infielder Jackie Robinson was named the National League MVP after his third season with the club. After breaking the color barrier in April 1947, Robinson became the first African-American player to win the MVP…
This Day In Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Signed, Mike Piazza Voted Rookie Of The Year & World Series Record
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a long history of blazing trails as an organization, which began while the team was still in Brooklyn. On Oct. 23, 1945, former Brooklyn Dodgers president Branch Rickey announced the signings of Jackie Robinson and…
