Oliver Service, a Michigan native, honors MLB Hall of Famer and cultural icon Jackie Robinson every time he steps on the field, donning the No. 42.

Robinson's No. 42 was retired throughout the major leagues in 1997, with players already using the number grandfathered in. Yankees closer Mariano Rivera was the last player to wear it, in 2013.

Jackie Robinson Day was first held on April 15, 2004. Five years later, a new tradition was born when every player, manager and coach began wearing No. 42 for the celebration.

For Jackie Robinson Day, all players across baseball will don the number 42. One former member of the Oakland Athletics, Dave Henderson, wore the number in his playing days as a tribute.

Longhorns Baseball Texas baseball: Oliver Service takes pride in wearing Jackie Robinson's No. 42 jersey By Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman Updated April 16, 2025 3:14 p.m.

Jackie Robinson is one of the most gifted people and athletes who’s ever lived. So we’re very proud to be associated with him, and we take it very seriously,” said League 42 co-founder Bob Lutz.

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The number 42 is placed on the outfield grass at Dodger Stadium to commemorate Jackie Robinson Day before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies Tuesday, April 15 ...