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Dodgers Dugout: Why every day should be Jackie Robinson Day

Por: Los Angeles Times Sports April 15, 2023

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Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, and sorry for the lack of newsletter this week. Have a nasty case of COVID-19. We'll be back to our regular schedule next week. But, today is a very special day, and it's time for the annual Jackie Robinson newsletter. On April 15, 1947, Robinson made his major league debut at Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field in front of a crowd of 26,623. He walked and scored... + full article



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