![On this day: 42 years ago, No. 42 Jackie Robinson called for change in baseball – The Suffolk Journal On this day: 42 years ago, No. 42 Jackie Robinson called for change in baseball – The Suffolk Journal](https://thesuffolkjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/42Color-500x312.jpg)
On this day: 42 years ago, No. 42 Jackie Robinson called for change in baseball – The Suffolk Journal
![Jackie Robinson becomes first African American player in Major League Baseball | April 15, 1947 | HISTORY Jackie Robinson becomes first African American player in Major League Baseball | April 15, 1947 | HISTORY](https://assets.editorial.aetnd.com/uploads/2012/05/this-day-in-history-04-15-1947-jackie-robinson-plays-ball.jpg)
Jackie Robinson becomes first African American player in Major League Baseball | April 15, 1947 | HISTORY
![MLB Communications on X: "On @MLB platforms today, all players will wear number 42 to observe Jackie Robinson Day. https://t.co/K6GO20oU0C" / X MLB Communications on X: "On @MLB platforms today, all players will wear number 42 to observe Jackie Robinson Day. https://t.co/K6GO20oU0C" / X](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVpyTtxUwAI4WjS.jpg)
MLB Communications on X: "On @MLB platforms today, all players will wear number 42 to observe Jackie Robinson Day. https://t.co/K6GO20oU0C" / X
![42 Is Not Just a Number: The Odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American Hero: Rappaport, Doreen: 9781536206326: Amazon.com: Books 42 Is Not Just a Number: The Odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American Hero: Rappaport, Doreen: 9781536206326: Amazon.com: Books](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ColwGP01L._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_.jpg)
42 Is Not Just a Number: The Odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American Hero: Rappaport, Doreen: 9781536206326: Amazon.com: Books
![Jackie Robinson Baseball Number 42 Honoring Baseball Barrier Breaker " Sticker for Sale by prohockeylabs | Redbubble Jackie Robinson Baseball Number 42 Honoring Baseball Barrier Breaker " Sticker for Sale by prohockeylabs | Redbubble](https://ih1.redbubble.net/image.2299399625.8710/st,small,507x507-pad,600x600,f8f8f8.jpg)
Jackie Robinson Baseball Number 42 Honoring Baseball Barrier Breaker " Sticker for Sale by prohockeylabs | Redbubble
![Lot Detail - Jackie Robinson Retired Number #42 From the Cincinnati Reds Riverfront Stadium On The 50th Anniversary (Reds LOA) Lot Detail - Jackie Robinson Retired Number #42 From the Cincinnati Reds Riverfront Stadium On The 50th Anniversary (Reds LOA)](https://goldinauctions.com/ItemImages/000031/31600a_med.jpeg)
Lot Detail - Jackie Robinson Retired Number #42 From the Cincinnati Reds Riverfront Stadium On The 50th Anniversary (Reds LOA)
![Why are Boston Red Sox players all wearing No. 42 jerseys? Jackie Robinson day across the MLB - masslive.com Why are Boston Red Sox players all wearing No. 42 jerseys? Jackie Robinson day across the MLB - masslive.com](https://arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-advancelocal.s3.amazonaws.com/public/MVEXC5N62JHDZOU3ARNO6JGKTI.jpg)