Dodgers: Celebrating Anniversary of Jackie Robinson Signing with Brooklyn
On this day in Dodgers history, Jackie Robinson inked a deal with the Brooklyn Dodgers to break the color barrier in not just baseball, but American sports. To this day, Robinson remains one of the most iconic people in the history of the country for his perseverance, determination, and strong will. Branch Rickey’s strong belief in Robinson’s talent and his incessant pushback against the prejudiced media also played a key role.
Many around Twitter took the time to honor the late Jackie Robinson on the 74th anniversary of his signing with the Dodgers.
Original Newspaper from Day of Signing
The signing of Jackie Robinson by the Montreal Royals OTD 74 years ago was big news across North America. Example: OKC's The Daily Oklahoman ran a big picture and 3 articles on the topic on it's sports front page the next day, recalling Jackie's passage through town in May. pic.twitter.com/jhvL1Q5p9d
— The Montreal Royals (@Royals_46season) October 23, 2019
Obviously, at the time, Robinson’s pact with Brooklyn shook the world. It still holds important historical significance and always will. It is amazing that 74 years have already passed since the world of sports was changed for the better.
Jack Roosevelt Robinson
As Jackie Robinson said it best:
“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”
“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”
– Jackie Robinson https://t.co/0oe3wsKW8y
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) October 23, 2019
Jackie Robinson lived by that philosophy and it was evident. Now the MLB honors him in the retiring of the number 42, the movies have been made, and we continue to honor and remember Jack Roosevelt Robinson for his contributions to society.
Robinson being a Dodger makes it even greater — simply to know that we were the organization to give Robinson his platform that he utilized so well for such a long time. Everyday in baseball is a credit to Robinson’s perseverance and on this day 74 years ago, it all began.