The Cincinnati Reds are joining with all of Major League Baseball to commemorate Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson breaking Baseball’s color barrier with events at Great American Ball Park and in the community.

April 15, 2023, marks the 76^th anniversary of Robinson’s Major League Baseball debut, accelerating the necessary changes to come for the sport and the country. Since 2004, MLB has honored this date across the league to salute the enduring impact of this moment on Baseball and American society.

The Reds host the Philadelphia Phillies on April 15 (4:10 p.m.) and will honor Jackie’s legacy by celebrating his life, values and accomplishments during pregame ceremonies and throughout the game, including:

• All players, managers and coaches will wear Nike “Dodger Blue ‘42’” jerseys to honor Robinson’s historic debut, and to continue the unified, league-wide recognition of Jackie Robinson Day. Additional uniform elements include #42 batting practice tees, cap patches and socks.

• Chuck Harmon, Jr. will serve as the Honorary Captain of the game. Chuck Jr. is the son of Chuck Harmon, who became the first African American player for the Reds in 1954.

• Members of the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio’s “29th Class of Glorifying The Lions” honorees including Stephen L. Hightower, Angelita M. Jones, Camille Jones and Peg Moertl will be recognized during pregame ceremonies.

• Jackie Robinson Day messaging and videoboard graphics will be featured during the game.

• Fans in attendance will receive a Jackie Robinson Baseball Card, presented by LifeCenter, while supplies last.

LifeCenter will be operating an on-site donor registry in the First Star Fan Zone. Fans can register to be an organ donor and learn about LifeCenter’s commitment to amplifying the message that the African American family is affected most by diabetes and kidney disease. African Americans make up the largest group of minorities in need of organ transplants.

The Reds also have the following events planned in the community:

HBCU Baseball Game at the Reds Youth Academy, April 12

• Wilberforce University and Kentucky State University are playing a special baseball game at the P&G MLB Cincinnati Reds Youth Academy on Wednesday, April 12 at 1 p.m. Players from both teams will be wearing authentic replica Negro Leagues jerseys and will receive custom baseball cleats from Nike.

Reds Players at Taft High School, April 14

• Pitcher Hunter Greene and outfielder Will Benson are scheduled to visit Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School on April 14 to speak about their journey to the major leagues with the school’s baseball and softball teams.

High School Baseball & Softball Teams wearing “42” jerseys at the Reds Youth Academy, April 15 & 16

• The Skyline Chili Reds Futures High School Showcase presented by Cincinnati Children’s Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on April 15 by hosting teams from nine Cincinnati Public Schools playing at the Reds Youth Academy. On April 16, six CPS softball teams will compete in a special three-game showcase. In honor of Robinson, all baseball and softball players will wear “42” jerseys provided by Nike. The full list of games can be found at www.reds.com/HSShowcase.

In conjunction with Jackie Robinson Day, the Reds Country Cares initiative for April focuses on the message that “Reds Baseball Welcomes All” to highlight the Reds commitment to diversity, inclusion and disability awareness. More information on Jackie Robinson Day activities and how the Reds promote positive change and inclusiveness through Reds Country Cares and other initiatives is available at www.reds.com/Unity.

MLB is encouraging younger fans to visit www.MLB.com/42 and become more familiar with Jackie’s life and legacy through printable educational activities.