April 15, 1997
number was 42
Jackie Robinson wore #42 during his career (1947-1956) with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
By order of the Commissioner of Baseball, number 42, Jackie Robinson's number with the Dodgers, has been retired from all Major League teams, although players who wore "42" prior to the Commissioner's order have the option of continuing to wear that number.
Jackie Robinson was the first player to break the Major League Baseball "Color Barrier". He broke the barrier wearing the number 42 which is now retired for all of Major League Baseball. The only player left wearing it is Marino Rivera of the New York Yankees. Jackie Robinson broke the barrier with The Brooklyn (now L.A.) Dodgers
The New York Yankees have NOT retired every number but, 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 42*, 44, and 49. *Number 42 was retired by Major League baseball in honor of Jackie Robinson but, you could be sure that the Yankees will retire number 42 in honor of Mariano Rivera when the time comes.
number was 42
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Jackie Robinson
Number 42 is retired by all major league baseball teams because, this was the number of Jackie Robinson. He was the first African-American to ever play mojor league baseball. Jackie went to collage at UCLA, he played baseball, football, basketball, and he ran track. At all four sports he was the best at the collage.
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Mariano Rivera Number 42Mariano Rivera is the last Major league ballplayer, and Yankees player still wearing uniform number 42. Major League Baseball retired Jackie Robinsons uniform number 42. No Other player on any team can wear the number. Because Mariano had the number when Robinsons number was retired he was allowed to continue wearing it. When Mariano Rivera retires from baseball the New York Yankees will retire uniform number 42 in honor him.
There are no restrictions to the weight of a bat used by a major league batter. However, the bat may be no longer than 42 inches.
His uniform number (42) was retired by Major League Baseball.
Jackie Robinson did not retire his jersey number; instead, Major League Baseball universally retired his number 42 in 1997 to honor his contributions to the sport and civil rights. This means that no player in MLB can wear the number 42, ensuring Robinson's legacy is remembered. Each year, on April 15th, MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day, where players and coaches wear the number 42 in tribute.
his # is already retired because 42 is retired major league baseball wide.
No. All MLB teams have at least one retired number: Jackie Robinson's #42.