The Dodgers Celebrated Jackie Robinson Day In Grand Fashion
Dodgers fans arrived earlier than usual to celebrate the memory of Jackie Robinson
Few numbers mean more in sports than no. 42
Harrison Ford, who plays Branch Rickey (Dodgers general manager that signed Jackie Robinson) in the movie '42,' met with Matt Kemp before the game
Harrison Ford's threw out the ceremonial first pitch. It was a little off, but he was a good sport about it.
Children, all wearing no. 42, took part in the pre-game festivities
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was on hand to show his support
But the star of the night was Rachel Robinson, Jackie's widow
Rachel Robinson was all smiles with Magic Johnson prior to the game
It was a little odd to use this night to promote a Hollywood movie. And it was even more odd that they used a trailer using a release date that has already passed.
The number 42 was everywhere, including all the players and on the mound
Carl Crawford's intention were probably good when he wore special Jackie Robinson Air Jordans. But when he wore one of each color it screamed 'Look at me!' on a day when all players were wearing Jackie's number and no names on their backs.
But the best part of the night was listening to Vin Scully tell stories about Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey. It was Rickey who interviewed Scully for this job way back in 1950.
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