Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day With MLB Futures And Prop Bets

On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball. He was National League Rookie of the Year in 1947 and NL Most Valuable Player in 1949 on his way to a Hall of Fame induction in 1962. Robinson was more than a talented baseball player; he was a trailblazer in media and the civil rights movement. In 1997, MLB retired Robinson’s uniform No. 42 across all teams, and he was the first professional athlete to receive such an honor. Every player on every team now wears No. 42 on April 15th, known as “Jackie Robinson Day,” which MLB adopted as a new annual tradition in 2004.

Celebrations for Jackie Robinson Day

The LA Dodgers are a -162 favorite over the Chicago Cubs (+136) for the upcoming Jackie Robinson Day game on April 15th. Fans will receive a retro Jackie Robinson jersey sponsored by UCLA Health, and the pregame ceremonies will be celebratory. Fifty scholars and alumni from the Jackie Robinson Foundation will be honored on the field to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the organization by circling the “42” in the outfield. Teams throughout baseball will also commemorate Robinson and his legacy on this day.

Remembering Vin Scully

Vin Scully, the voice of Dodger baseball, passed away a week before Jackie Robinson Day in 2022. The stadium and surrounding areas are filled with flowers and memorabilia in his memory. The renovated center field plaza area now features Robinson’s statue beside Sandy Koufax’s statue, with a quote that holds deep meaning for Robinson’s legacy: “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”

42 MLB Futures, Prop Bets, and Stats

As we celebrate Jackie Robinson Day and his legacy, FanDuel Sportsbook offers 42 different MLB futures, prop bets, and stats to honor the occasion. MLB odds from FanDuel Sportsbook refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on props and live betting. Jackie Robinson was a star athlete at UCLA, and ironically baseball was statistically his weakest sport while at college. During his ten season with the Dodgers, Robinson batted .311 with 273 doubles, 54 triples, 137 home runs, and 734 RBI’s with 197 stolen bases. His MVP season in 1949 set career highs in RBIs, hits, triples, stolen bases, slugging percentage, and batting average.

Conclusion

Jackie Robinson Day is a time to celebrate an athlete who was also a trailblazer in civil rights and media. MLB honors his legacy with the retirement of his uniform number 42, and every year on April 15th, every baseball player wears his number for that day. Baseball fans can also celebrate with 42 different MLB futures, prop bets, and stats from FanDuel Sportsbook.