Fans can head to branches of either the St. Louis County Library or the St. Louis Public Library and check out books that will tell the stories of Jackie Robinson and his impact on the game.
Celebrating Jackie Robinson
On April 15, 1947 Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers stepped onto Ebbets Field as the team’s starting first baseman breaking baseball’s color barrier. The Cardinals, and all players across Major League Baseball will wear Robinson’s “42” in their contests on April 15.
Jackie Robinson Day at Busch Stadium - Wednesday, April 24
The St. Louis Cardinals will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, April 24. The festivities will include an honorary pitch ceremony featuring a local Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar. The team will also recognize CommunityAmerica for their support of both the Jackie Robinson Foundation and Cardinals Care, with a pregame check presentation ceremony. In partnership with Nike, Cardinals Care will recognize nonprofits who represent at least one of Jackie Robinson's 9 Values. And the team will provide educational activities about Jackie Robinson for kids in Ford Plaza.
Kids Activities
During the game on April 24, fans can stop by the Jackie Robinson table in Ford Plaza to complete Jackie Robinson Day activities – word scramble, word search, writing prompt and create your own jersey courtesy of MLB.
Undeniable: Stories from the Negro Leagues
Watch this animated series that tells three stories from the Negro Leagues. Each episode focuses on different impacts Negro League players had on baseball including Jackie’s connection to a legendary player, Monte Irvin.
St. Louis Libraries
To learn more about Jackie Robinson and his legacy, fans can visit the MLB Jackie Robinson Day page. Young fans can also check out printable activities focused on educating children about Jackie Robinson and his life.