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Jackie Robinson wore No.42 and played for the Dodgers.
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What was Jackie Robinson's number when he played for the dodgers?
He was number 42 on the Brooklyn Dodgers
What team did Jackie Robinson play for after the black panthers?
After Jackie played on the Black Panthers he played on a team called Montreal. Then Jackie Robinson was number 42 on the Brooklyn Dogers
What happened to Jackie Robinson in 1995?
Jackie Robinson died in 1972. The only event of historical significance (in the 90s) in relation to Jackie Robinson is his number, 42, being retired throughout Major League Baseball. This happened in 1997.
Was the number forty-two ever used after Jackie Robinson?
Yes, the #42 was used up until the 1997 season when it was retired by MLB on the occasion of the 50th anniverisary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier. Those that wore the #42 at the time were allowed to continue wearing it. As of the 2008 season, there is only one player in MLB wearing the number, that being Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees. Once Rivera retires no one else will ever wear the #42 in MLB.
Why is Jackie Robinson number 42?
Yes, MLB retired the number on April 15, 1997 in honor of the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's first game in MLB. However, anyone who was wearing #42 at that time could continue to wear it until they retired. There were a few players that continued to wear the number that included Mo Vaughn of the Red Sox and Mariano Rivera of the Yankees. In the 2009 season, only one player wears the #42 and that is Rivera. Once he retires no other MLB player will wear the #42.
Who was the boy who asked to wear 44 after Jackie Robinson died?
Jackie Robinson was number 42...
What number did Jackie Robinson wear when he played high school football?
42
Who did Jackie Robinson retire his jersey to?
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.
Why did all the baseball players wear number 42 on April 15th 2009?
it was Jackie Robinson day
Why is 42 a special number?
Jackie Robinson's number
What number was Jackie Robinson on the dodgers?
number 42.
What was Jackie Robinson number on the dogers?
42
What was the numberof Jackie Robinsons jerssy?
Jackie Robinson's number was 42
What was Jackie Robinson number he played for Major League Baseball?
number was 42
Why did Jackie Robinson wear 42?
MLB retired the #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson at the start of the 1997. However, anybody who was wearing #42 at that time was allowed to continue to wear it. Rivera is the last active player who was wearing #42 at the time it was retired. Once Rivera retires, no one will wear the #42 again.
What was Jackie Robinson's number?
Jackie Robinson wore #42 during his career (1947-1956) with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Who is the most famous baseball player to wear the number 42?
Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson wore #42 for the Brooklyn Dodgers between 1947-1956.
