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As part of the organization’s on-going efforts to celebrate the life and legacy of Hall of Famer and civil rights activist Jackie Robinson, the Miami Marlins will host numerous activities and events centered around Jackie.
The celebration begins with the fourth annual Jackie Robinson Classic presented by NIKE, which will see two local high school baseball teams – Homestead High and North Miami Beach High – take the field at loanDepot park on Wednesday, April 9. The student-athletes will receive customized Marlins shirts with the number 42 on the back along with one of Jackie’s nine values. The South Florida community is invited to cheer on the teams at the complimentary event.
On Jackie Robinson Day – Tuesday, April 15, the Marlins will celebrate the life and legacy of Jackie at loanDepot park as the club faces the Arizona Diamondbacks at 6:40 p.m. In addition to Marlins players and coaches wearing Jackie’s number 42, the organization will highlight Jackie’s impact on society through his nine values. Student athletes from Homestead High and North Miami Beach High will join members from the 5000 Role Models of Excellence, a dropout prevention, mentoring program for minority male students, for a panel discussion. Then the group will head to the field for a pre-game ceremony and join the Marlins players and coaches for the national anthem.
Additionally, Marlins players will visit Lenora B. Smith Elementary on Jackie Robinson Day to lead an educational activity about Jackie’s life and legacy followed by a hands-on activity where the kids will not only learn Jackie’s values but be able to recognize how he demonstrated those characteristics throughout his life.
The Marlins return to Miami for the second homestand of the season on Friday, April 11, hosting the Washington Nationals for three games followed by an off-day on Monday and then three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Fans can head to Marlins.com/Tickets to secure their seats to catch Marlins baseball.
