Miami Marlins to host second annual Jackie Robinson Classic presented by Nike featuring Piper High vs. South Broward High on Thursday, April 12 at loanDepot park

MIAMI – 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 next week centered around Jackie.

The celebration begins with the second annual Jackie Robinson Classic presented by NIKE, which will see two local high school baseball teams – Piper High and South Broward High – take the field at loanDepot park on Wednesday, April 12. 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 and jam along with the high school bands! Courtesy of JP Morgan, the students and bands from each school will enjoy a ballpark hot dog, chips and soda or water.

The Marlins will then host Jackie Robinson Day and South Florida Black Legacy Celebration on Saturday, April 15 at loanDepot park, commemorating the impact that Jackie and local community leaders have had on our society as advocates for civil rights and equality. In conjunction with the Miami Marlins Foundation, the Marlins have organized the following events in celebration of Jackie Robinson Day:

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