Tortugas to Honor Jackie Robinson Again on Sunday

Published on April 11, 2018 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Daytona Tortugas News Release

Daytona Tortugas sport number 9 jerseys for Jackie Robinson Day
(Daytona Tortugas)

The story of Jackie Robinson is a heroic one. The sacrifices and impact he made on the game of baseball and society as a whole, has helped us get to where we are today. But it's a story that is often told without it's beginning.

Prior to Jackie breaking the color barrier at the Big League level in 1947, he made the first step towards equality by stepping on the field in Daytona Beach now know as Jackie Robinson Ballpark. And while Jackie Robinson and the number 42 have become synonymous, it was number nine that was donned on his back the day he played on City Island.

As has become customary, the Tortugas will once again be the lone team in baseball to wear all number nine jerseys during Sunday's game in tribute to Jackie. Additionally, the first 1,000 fans will receive special Jackie Robinson t-shirts upon entry to the ballpark.

And for the first time ever, live footage of Jackie Robinson playing on City Island will debut on the Tortugas jumbotron, courtesy of local historian Bill Schumann.

George Bates, Jackie Robinson's batboy from that fateful 1946 game, will be in attendance once again and will kick start the ceremonies by throwing a first pitch. Harold Lucas will be in attendance once again, sitting in the same stands Sunday as he did to watch Jackie back on March 17, 1946.

The Tortugas will also support Jackie Robinson Day with the special hashtag on social media, #Jackie9.

First pitch is scheduled for 5:35 PM Sunday, with gates opening at 4 PM. To purchase your tickets, call the Tortugas at (386) 257-3172 or visit daytonatortugas.com.

Daytona Tortugas sport number 9 jerseys for Jackie Robinson Day

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