April 15, 1997
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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.