Number 42 - jersey number of Jackie Robinson - the only number to be retired across all MLB, at Boston Red Sox training facilility, Ft Myers, Florida Stock Photo - Alamy

April 15, 1997: Jackie Robinson's Number Retired

Major League Baseball retired Jackie Robinson's uniform number 42 across all major league teams in 1997; the first professional athlete in…

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Put No. 42 in the game

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum - In baseball, the number 42 will forever hold a special weight. Jackie Robinson's number was permanently retired in 1997, making him the first player

List of MLB Players Who Last Wore No. 42

Focal International FOCAL Awards 2023 Shortlisted Nominees

Number 42 - jersey number of Jackie Robinson - the only number to be retired across all MLB, at Boston Red Sox training facilility, Ft Myers, Florida Stock Photo - Alamy