About Jackie Robinson Day

On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke Baseball’s color barrier when he made his historic MLB debut. Major League Baseball and all Clubs commemorate Jackie Robinson Day each year on April 15.

Robinson was more than a baseball player. D-backs broadcaster Mike Ferrin hosted a few guests to share untold stories about Robinson’s life before and after baseball. At a young age Robinson was an all-star athlete, played football and ran track. As an adult, he was in the military, stationed in Hawaii and transferred just days before Pearl Harbor. Watch this video to learn more about Jackie and hear untold stories from guests.

Guest Speakers:

Dr. Raymond Doswell - Vice President of Curatorial Services at Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Dr. Michael Long - Author and editor of 42 Today: Jackie Robinson and His Legacy
Leroi Roscoe Chappelle - Father of former Arizona Diamondbacks GM Dave Stewart, native of Phoenix and college competitor of Jackie and Mack Robinson

Jackie Robinson Educational Materials

Jackie Robinson Museum Virtual Program Hub

Jackie Robinson Museum Virtual Program Hub

Visit the Jackie Robinson Museum’s virtual program hub and explore Jackie Robinson’s life and legacy with activities and games, video clips, book readings and resources. There’s something to educate, inspire and challenge learners of all ages, including a newly launched Dig Deeper page, designed to preview programming planned for the Jackie Robinson Museum. Visit the hub.

Educational Activities

Educational Activities

Check out the activities aimed at educating kids about Robinson’s life.

Social

Social Media

Fans are invited to celebrate the day and post recorded messages and photos on social media of what Jackie means to them using the official hashtag (#Jackie42).

Jackie Robinson Field Dedication - Litchfield Park

The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation’s youth field-building program, supported by APS, dedicated the 42nd Diamonds Back Field in the name of Jackie Robinson in Litchfield Park on Friday, June 21, 2019. Dozens of Little Leaguers helped Baxter unveil the scoreboard while wearing No. 42 shirts. We were honored to have Dr. Charles Williams, nephew of the late Hall of Famer, share a few words about what the field meant to the family. In 2019, Jackie Robinson would have turned 100 years old and has been celebrated league-wide to honor his legacy.

2020 Jackie Robinson Day - City of Phoenix Proclamation

In the City of Phoenix, we are proud of our culture of tolerance, openness, and respect for all humans. Discrimination has no home in Phoenix. No matter who you are, where you’re from, or what you observe, you are always welcome in our city.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, KATE GALLEGO, Mayor of the City of Phoenix, Arizona, in accordance with the law, do hereby proclaim APRIL 15, 2020 as JACKIE ROBINSON DAY in the City of Phoenix and urge our city’s residents to honor Robinson’s legacy by demonstrating kindness and being tolerant of others.

-- Mayor Kate Gallego, City of Phoenix