LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) will come together Wednesday, April 15 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Joined by the visiting New York Mets, the Dodgers will host a team reflection at the Jackie Robinson statue. Media interested in attending this event must apply for credentials online.
What: Team reflection at Jackie Robinson statue
The Dodgers will be joined by the New York Mets as they host their annual team gathering at the Jackie Robinson statue in the Centerfield Plaza to reflect upon Robinson’s continued impact on today’s game.
Where: Centerfield Plaza, UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
Time: Media check in at 2:00 p.m.
Team reflection held at 2:30 p.m.
Who: Bob Kendrick – President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Sonya Pankey Robinson and Ayo Robinson – Granddaughters of Jackie and Rachel Robinson
Dave Roberts – Los Angeles Dodgers Manager
Carlos Mendoza – New York Mets Manager
Nichol McKenzie-Whiteman – Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation
Members of the Dodgers and Mets teams
Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation/Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars
Misc.: Media wishing to attend this event must apply for credentials online at credentials.mlb.com. Approved media must park in Lot B and walk down to the statue.
About the Los Angeles Dodgers:
The Los Angeles Dodgers franchise, with nine World Series championships and 26 National League pennants since its beginnings in Brooklyn in 1890, is committed to a tradition of pride and excellence. The Dodgers, baseball’s 2024 and 2025 back-to-back World Champions, have been recognized as ESPN’s Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year and are dedicated to supporting a culture of winning baseball, providing a first-class, fan-friendly experience, and building a strong partnership with the community. With the highest cumulative fan attendance in Major League Baseball history and a record of breaking barriers, the Dodgers are one of the most cherished sports franchises in the world. Visit the Dodgers online at www.dodgers.com, follow them on Twitter @Dodgers and like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Dodgers. For media information, visit www.dodgerspressbox.com.
About the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation:
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) tackles the most pressing problems facing Los Angeles with a mission to improve education, health, homelessness prevention, and social justice for all Angelenos. Under its new strategic plan, “Lasting Impact for Los Angeles,” LADF is amplifying best practices, scaling solutions, growing its capacity, and refining its work with investments exceeding $76.5 million in its programs and grants. To date, LADF has positively impacted over 11.5 million youth. LADF is the proud recipient of ESPN's Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year, Robert Wood Johnson Sports Award, Beyond Sport's Sport for Reduced Racial Inequalities Collective Impact Award, and the Aspen Institute Project Play Champion. To learn more, visit Dodgers.com/LADF and join the conversation on Instagram, X, and Facebook.