The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated Jackie Robinson Day by visiting the statue of Robinson at Dodger Stadium, accompanied by the Colorado Rockies and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Since 2021, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has led this tradition, emphasizing the importance of keeping Robinson's legacy alive. Abdul-Jabbar shared his personal memories of Robinson, providing players with a deeper understanding of the history and challenges faced. Roberts expressed surprise over MLB's omission of key terms like 'Black' and 'racism' in recent press releases regarding the celebration, highlighting the need for continued dialogue around Robinson's impact.
"I would say there's not a lot of readers in the clubhouse, so to hear from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, we got a little snapshot of a history lesson."
"For me, I think the truth is that Jackie did break the color barrier; there were white people that were playing the game of Major League Baseball..."
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