The White Sox have 11 retired jersey numbers in franchise history, a number that rose to 12 when including Jackie Robinson's 42 retired across baseball. According to a team official, the approval ...

The most significant moment in Major League Baseball history took place on April 15, 1947 when Jackie Robinson made his Major League debut and forever broke the baseball color barrier.

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Major League Baseball celebrates one of my biggest heroes on Tuesday. Well, I share this hero with multitudes of others across baseball and beyond. April 15 is much more than your annual tax deadline.