Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers unveil Jackie Robinson statue on 70th anniversary of MLB debut

Published Apr. 16, 2017 12:01 a.m. ET

Barry Werner

Major League Baseball and the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated the 70th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut in the major leagues by unveiling a statue to honor the memory of the legend.

Check it out as the team shows the work of art that features the icon sliding.

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Another Dodger icon, Vin Scully, was present along with Robinson's widow, Rachel.

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Major League Baseball celebrates the day Robinson broke the color line by having every player wear No. 42. Robinson's jersey number is retired throughout the game.

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Others tweeted their appreciation of what Robinson meant to the game and world.