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Every Jackie Robinson Day is special. Info. Jackie Robinson Day is a traditional event which occurs annually on April 15 in Major League Baseball (MLB), commemorating and honoring the day Jackie Robinson made his major league debut. From this compilation, there is something for everyone. One man that is considered one of the most influential men in the world of sports, … .hfAxOd header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}/*!sc*/ .hfAxOd header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-container__primary{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;width:100%;padding:0px;}/*!sc*/ 42 on Jackie Robinson Day began with one player: Ken Griffey Jr. "The Kid" first wore the number in 1997, and then 10 years later asked Commissioner Selig if he could do it again, and a custom was born. Monte Irvin, a star for the Newark Eagles, was believed to be the pick among Negro Leagues owners, writes beat reporter Maria Guardado. 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