Jackie Robinson’s Birthday: Social Media Reflects on Dodger Icon’s Legacy

Jackie Robinson was born today in 1919.

He broke baseball's color barrier & forever changed the game almost 77 years ago.

Despite facing enormous obstacles, he was brave, resilient, and so very talented.

To honor him, #MLB retired #42 for all teams.

Remembering Jackie today. pic.twitter.com/QBOxt7LVmD

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 31, 2024

Jackie Robinson's character and courage set forth a movement for equality across sports and society that continues today.

The Hall of Famer and American hero was born 105 years ago today. pic.twitter.com/APjjkn4P5P

— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ? (@baseballhall) January 31, 2024

"I owe more to Canadians than they'll ever know. In my baseball career they were the first to make me feel my natural self."

– Jackie Robinson, on his 1946 season with the Montreal Royals.

*Today would've been Jackie Robinson's 105th Birthday. pic.twitter.com/JKbZuz8Bpa

— Kevin Glew (@coopincanada) January 31, 2024

Honoring the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson on what would have been his 105th birthday.#GoBruins pic.twitter.com/6DJpmQNSq0

— UCLA Athletics (@UCLAAthletics) January 31, 2024

Happy Birthday Jackie Robinson, born January 31st, 1919. Here is my painting that I did of him, 30" x 40" hand-painted acrylic on canvas. #jackierobinson #brooklyn #brooklyndodgers #dodgers #negroleagues @JackieMuseum #baseball #baseballart pic.twitter.com/0TNcSmWcDC

— Mark Pacich – Artist (@MarkPacich) January 31, 2024

Happy Birthday, Jackie Robinson.

A true trailblazer for us all ?? pic.twitter.com/WKpMMCba3b

— MLBDevelops (@MLBDevelops) January 31, 2024