Last year, the Reds' Elly De La Cruz wore custom Jordan 4 cleats with "JRD" and "42" on them for Jackie Robinson Day.

But there's a lot of different political things that could be discussed, but it's being able to let that be separate." Jackie ...

In the world of pro sports, athletes are very attached to their numbers. Once a year, though, everyone in Major League ...

MLB officially retired Robinson's No. 42 jersey across the sport in 1997 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his big league ...

On Tuesday, all across the baseball world, Jackie Robinson Day commemorations will once again take center stage. Since 2004, ...

As a Black baseball player, both Jackie Robinson and his old jersey number have a lot of meaning for Texas catcher Oliver ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Ken Griffey Jr. was the first to ask to wear No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day. In 1997, on the 50th anniversary of Robinson's big-league debut, then-MLB ...

From Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona's perspective, Jackie Robinson Day isn't necessarily a day ... So, I hope we just remember the right things." Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily ...

He went 0-for-3 with a sacrifice bunt. Why do players wear No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day? Robinson donned the No. 42 as a player, so players wear that number on Jackie Robinson Day as a tribute to ...