The Los Angeles Dodgers will join Major League Baseball in celebrating Jackie Robinson Day and his centennial birthday from Saturday, April 13, through Monday, April 15.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball will celebrate Jackie Robinson breaking the league’s color barrier on April 13 and April 15. (photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Dodgers)

The Dodgers will host “Breaking Barriers: A Legacy of Jackie Robinson” on April 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the Jackie Robinson Statue in Lot B at Dodger Stadium. One hundred students from the BOSS Program will hear from Dodger manager Dave Roberts on Robinson’s impact, legacy and how it encouraged him to break barriers in his life. BOSS is a nonprofit whose mission is to leverage the power of sports to help student-athletes, especially those of color.

Jackie Robinson Day will be celebrated with special pregame ceremonies on Monday, April 15, the 72nd anniversary of Robinson breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier. The team will give away a Jackie Robinson replica No. 42 jersey to the first 40,000 fans in attendance.

The Dodgers will also welcome Robinson’s widow Rachel, daughter Sharon and son David, who will participate in pregame ceremonies. The event will include 42 current and former Jackie Robinson Foundation scholars (six of which are current Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation scholars), while students from Cleveland Elementary School, Washington Middle School and John Muir High School (Robinson’s elementary, middle and high schools) will receive pregame honors.

Per tradition each April 15, all Major League players and on-field personnel will wear Robinson’s number 42 on their uniforms.

For information, visit dodgers.com.