UCLA Baseball Stadium to Honor Jackie Robinson's Legacy with Special Tribute. This week, UCLA's Jackie Robinson Stadium will come alive with a fitting tribute to the legendary baseball player and civil rights icon who once donned the same colors. In a nod to Robinson's groundbreaking legacy, every player on the Bruins' roster will wear a special edition No. 42 jersey, a number that has been retired across Major League Baseball in his honor. The cream-colored jerseys pay homage to the iconic uniform Robinson wore during his time at UCLA, where he excelled on the field and paved the way for future generations of athletes.
Jackie Robinson’s spirit — and his number — will be everywhere this week at the UCLA home baseball stadium that bears his name. Every Bruin player will wear a special No. 42 jersey as part of a tribute to the famous alumnus who went on to break Major League Baseball’s color barrier. That cream-colored jersey...
