The Los Angeles Dodgers will join the rest of Major League Baseball in marking Sunday's 71st anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color line.
Pregame ceremonies for the 1:10 p.m. game at Dodger Stadium against the Arizona Diamondbacks will include current and former Jackie Robinson Foundation scholars.
The foundation was founded by Robinson's widow Rachel in 1973, the year following his death at the age of 53. It provides four-year college scholarships to disadvantaged students of color. Students from Robinson's high school alma mater, John Muir High School in Pasadena, will attend the game as part of the team's Kids 4 Dodgers Baseball initiative.
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A 1909-1911 Ty Cobb baseball card is one of only 20 known to exist with the Ty Cobb brand tobacco advertising on the back, according to Robert Edward Auctions.
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This 1909-1911 Ty Cobb baseball card was found in a torn paper bag that was almost mistaken for trash by a family sorting through the possessions of their great grandparents, according to Robert Edward Auctions. The card is one of seven the family found, and it is one of only 20 known to exist with the Ty Cobb brand tobacco advertising on the back. Cobb, nicknamed "The Georgia Peach," is considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. The leading bid is $96,000 and the auction house thinks it will soar past $200,000.
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If you ever wanted to own a bat the great Jackie Robinson once used, here's your chance. It's from the 1953 season, when the Brooklyn Dodgers won the pennant, and will cost you more than $48,000 — just to enter the bidding war.
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The current bid for the Great Bambino's rookie card has topped $165,000, exceeding the expectations of the auction house by more than $40,000. The 1916 card shows a young George "Babe" Ruth as a newbie with the Boston Red Sox, before he was famously traded to the New York Yankees and went on to set a record for career home runs with 714. That record stood for decades until the Atlanta Braves' Hank Aaron came along in 1974 and crushed it.
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A Pittsburgh Pirates flannel road jersey worn by the Hall of Fame outfielder Roberto Clemente in 1967 is expected to fetch more than $75,000. That year, Clemente had a remarkable all around season that earned him his fourth and final National League batting title. The jersey originated from his family.
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Before he won seven World Series titles, became a 20-time All Star and claimed three American League MVP awards, Mickey Mantle was a wide-eyed kid from Oklahoma. His 1951 rookie card is up for grabs. Bidding has topped a cool $100,000.
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Despite being one of baseball's most prolific sluggers, Babe Ruth won the league batting title only once, in 1924. Up for auction is a bat he used in that season. Bidding for this piece of historic lumber is currently at $54,000.
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Students from his elementary school, Cleveland Elementary School in Pasadena, will participate in Kids Take the Field, with a student accompanying each of the nine Dodger starters as they take the field.
Major League Baseball has marked the anniversary of Robinson's breaking baseball's color line by holding Jackie Robinson Day each year since 2004.
For the 10th consecutive year, all players and other on-field personnel will wear Robinson's No. 42. The number 42 was retired throughout Major League Baseball in 1997, on the 50th anniversary of Robinson's April 15, 1947 debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Additional on-field uniform elements have been added this year, including a commemorative patch on all team caps and jersey sleeves, socks emblazoned with 42 and a new lightweight hooded fleece for batting practice and dugout wear, also featuring the 42 logo.
The first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance will receive a Jackie Robinson replica No. 42 jersey.
Robinson went hitless in four at-bats in his major league debut, but scored what proved to be the winning run in Brooklyn's 5-3 victory over the Boston Braves in front of a crowd announced at 25,623 at Ebbets Field.
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The Lakers' Anthony Davis throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the MLB game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 20, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers defeated the Blue Jays 16-3. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
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Director Rian Johnson throws out the ceremonial first pitch at The Los Angeles Dodgers Game at Dodger Stadium on August 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images)
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Titan Man from the Attack on Titan (a popular commercially successful Japanese manga series) throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a MLB game between the Arizona Diamondback and the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 5, 2019 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Boxer Andy Ruiz Jr. throws out the cermonial first pitch prior to the MLB game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 07, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The Padres defeated the Dodgers 5-3. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 02: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (99) wife Bae Ji Hyun poses for a picture with some Star Wars characters before a MLB game between the Arizona Diamondback and the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 2, 2019 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 15: French national soccer player Kylian Mbappe juggles a soccer ball while on the mound prior to throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the MLB game between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 15, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
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Ellen Kershaw coaches her children Cali and Charley on the mound before they threw out the first pitch before Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers started against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on June 18, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 20: Hannah Brown from the TV show The Bachelorette celebrates after she threw out the first pitch before the Los Angeles Dodgers play the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on June 20, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers won 9-8. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 29: Actor and comedian Wayne Knight laughs with manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on May 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 10: Professional Golfer Max Homa, currently on the PGA tour, throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on May 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: Comedian Fluffy throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 08, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 06: Lifelong Los Angeles Dodgers fan Mark Andersen, who lost both of his legs in a boating accident, throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the start of baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium on May 6, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 31: Ila Borders, former left-handed pitcher in college, throws the ceremonial first pitch during seventh annual LGBT Night prior to the start of the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game at Dodger Stadium on May 31, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser throws out the first pitch before Game 5 of the World Series baseball game on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Dennis Eckersley (L) and Kirk Gibson shake hands on the mound after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch prior to in Game Four of the 2018 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez - Pool/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Kirk Gibson stands on the mound prior to throwing out a ceremonial first pitch in Game Four of the 2018 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Dennis Eckersley walks to the mound to throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to in Game Four of the 2018 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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Former Los Angeles Dodger Reggie Smith throws out the first pitch prior to Game Five of the National League Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on October 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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Former Los Angeles Dodgers player Andre Ethier throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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Former Los Angeles Dodgers player Shawn Green throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game Three of the National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
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Actor Edward James Olmos reacts after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 22: Chase Utley #26 of the Los Angeles Dodgers leads his boys, Max and Ben, off the field after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on August 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 15: Josh Hart of the Los Angeles Lakers throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on August 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Brice Hill, son of Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Rich Hill, throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball between the Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Hailey Dawson, 8, of Las Vegas, throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers, Monday, July 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. Dawson uses a prosthetic hand made with a 3D printer. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Actress Mila Kunis throws out the first pitch in Los Angeles Dodgers against Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on June 29, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
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The first openly gay MLB umpire Dale Scott throws out the first pitch before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves on LBGT night at Dodger Stadium on June 8, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
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Becca Kufrin from the american television series "The Bachelorette" throws out the first pitch before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium on May 30, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
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After having his beloved Dodgers hat stolen, LA fan Michael Cadena was invited by the team to throw out the ceremonial first pitch on May 29, 2018.
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Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck, throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 8, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Kirk Gibson #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws out a ceremonial first pitch, before the game against the San Francisco Giants, during the 2018 Major League Baseball opening day at Dodger Stadium on March 29, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Former Dodgers players Rick Monday, Don Newcombe, Sandy Koufax and Steve Garvey pose for a photo on the field after the ceremonial first pitch prior to game seven of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 31: Former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda (L) and former Los Angeles Dodgers player Orel Hershiser throw out the ceremonial first pitch before game six of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 31: Former Los Angeles Dodgers player Orel Hershiser and former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda walk onto the field to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before game six of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Former Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully speaks to fans before game two of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Former Los Angeles Dodgers player Fernando Valenzuela throws out the ceremonial first pitch as former Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully looks on before game two of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Former Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully talks with former Los Angeles Dodgers players Fernando Valenzuela (C) and Steve Yeager (L) before game two of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Rachel Robinson and Sharon Robinson pose before first pitch prior to game one of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 24, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)
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David Robinson and Sharon Robinson throw out the first pitch prior to game one of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 24, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Golfer Corey Pavin throws out the first pitch before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on September 24, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
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Gennady "TRIPLE G" Golovkin throws out the first pitch before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
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Ben Pearson, a 17-year-old cancer patient from Cedars Sinai, turned a tragedy into a triumph when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Dodger game on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.
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Six-year-old cancer patient Elysa Shapiro throw out the honorary first pitch at a Dodger game on Sunday, July 30, 2017.
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Head coach of the MLS Los Angeles Football, Club Bob Bradly, throws out the first pitch before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on July 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Robbie Krieger, guitarist for legendary band The Doors, throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 28, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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Cali Ann Kershaw throws throws out a ceremonial first pitch to her dad Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers as brother Charley Kershaw sits on the mound, before the game against the Minnesota Twins at Dodger Stadium on July 26, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Ellen Kershaw with Charley Kershaw, smile at Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers, as he holds his daughter Cali Ann Kershaw before the game against the Minnesota Twins at Dodger Stadium on July 26, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Softball Olympian Lisa Hernandez laughs with Trayce Thompson #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium on July 20, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Director Rian Johnson shakes hands with Enrique Hernandez #14 of the Los Angeles Dodgers after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Skateboarder Paul Rodriguez throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 5, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers throws out the first pitch before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on June 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
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Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 24, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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Cole Roberts throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 6, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Chair of LA2024 Bid Committee's Athletes' and Olympian Janet Evans shakes hands with Enrique Hernandez #14 of the Los Angeles Dodgers after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium on May 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, Sean McVay, throws out a ceremnial first pitch before the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 8, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Olympic swimmer Kosuke Kitajima of Japan throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium on May 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Champ Pederson reacts after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on May 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Retired Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Tom Lasorda throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Opening Day game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on April 3, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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Actor Danny Trejo throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks during at Dodger Stadium on April 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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Hello Kitty throws the ceremonial first pitch as part of Japan Night celebration prior to the start of Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies baseball game July 8, 2015 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Robinson played his entire major league career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, helping lead them to six National League titles during his 10 seasons, and, in 1955, their only World Series championship in Brooklyn.
Robinson's successful integration of Major League Baseball is credited with helping change Americans' attitudes toward blacks and being a catalyst toward later civil rights advances.
"I've often said that baseball's proudest moment and its most powerful social statement came when Jackie Robinson first set foot on a Major League Baseball field," then-MLB Commissioner Bud Selig said in 2004 in connection with Major League Baseball's first leaguewide Jackie Robinson Day.
