UCLA Retires Jackie Robinson’s Number 42 Across All Sports, Renames Athletic Complex In His Honor
Jackie Robinson, the legendary second baseman who broke the color barrier in American sports by becoming the first African-American player to sign and play in a professional sports league, had his iconic number 42 retired across all sports by his collegiate alma mater, UCLA, this week, according to MLB.com. The honor celebrates the 75th anniversary […]
By Joshua Waldrop
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