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On April 15, 1997, Major League Baseball celebrated the 50th anniversary of Robinson's breaking the color barrier in the big leagues. At a ceremony held at Shea Stadium, it was announced that Robinson's jersey number would be retired by all 30 teams.
Some players who wore No. 42 at the time, including Mo Vaughn of the Boston Red Sox, were allowed to continue wearing it until they retired. In 2010, relief pitcher Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees was the only remaining major leaguer to wear it full time.
In 2009, MLB began the practice of requiring all players, managers, coaches and umpires to wear No. 42 on April 15 in honor of Robinson.
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What did major league baseball do to Jackie Robinson number?
retired it
Who was famous in the 1940s?
Jackie Robinsons was one of the many famous people in the 1940's. He was the first African-American man to play mojor league baseball.
What number is the only number retired from all major league baseball teams?
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.
What was Jackie Robinson's number?
Jackie Robinson wore #42 during his career (1947-1956) with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Who was the first player to break Major League Baseball's color barrier?
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
