Jackie Robinson at 107: Why America Still Celebrates Baseball's Greatest Pioneer
On February 7, 2026, Jackie Robinson would have turned 107 years old. Across the United States, from school gymnasiums in Salem, Massachusetts to baseball stadiums nationwide, Americans are pausing to remember the man who changed not just baseball, but America itself. More Than Just a Baseball Player When most people hear Jackie Robinson’s name, they think of baseball. And rightfully so—on April 15, 1947, Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era, breaking the notorious color barrier while wearing uniform No. 42 for the Brooklyn Dodgers. ...