Honoring a Legacy That Changed the Game: Jackie Robinson Day

On this Jackie Robinson Day, the Pioneer Baseball League, an MLB Partner League, joins the baseball world in honoring Jackie Robinson, a player whose impact reaches far beyond the diamond.

In 1947, Robinson broke baseball's color barrier, redefining what was possible not only in sports but across American society. His courage, resilience, and excellence under pressure set a standard that continues to shape the game today.

Jackie Robinson starred in 10 seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers, finishing his MLB career with 1,416 games, 1,563 hits, 141 home runs, 761 RBI, 200 stolen bases, a .313 batting average, and an .887 OPS while helping the team win six National League pennants.

Today, we remember No. 42, not just for what he did, but for what he made possible.

"Jackie's contribution to not only Black history, but also baseball history, American history, and world history, stands among the greatest accomplishments in human history," said Dmitri Young, Manager of the RedPocket Mobiles. "What he endured made it possible for all of us to share this game. Simply put – thank you, Jackie."

Off the field, he married Rachel Isum Robinson on February 10, 1946, and they had three children—Jackie Jr., Sharon, and David. Robinson also became a major civil rights and business figure, including serving as the first African American vice president of a major American company and co-founding Freedom National Bank in Harlem.

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