Jackie Robinson

I'm a few days late with this post (Jackie Robinson Day was Tuesday), but the importance of Jackie Robinson to both baseball and America is something that shouldn't be limited to just one day a year.

"The example of Jackie Robinson says that one man's courage, and one institution's willingness to change can make a huge difference, not only in a sport but in a society. That example is too large, too good, and too relevant to be confined to ballparks. It ought to be celebrated on a truly nationwide basis."

- Mike Bauman, columnist for MLB.com

Jackie Robinson Day/MLB.com
Bauman article