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Chris C
Lv 4
Chris C asked in SportsBaseball · 1 decade ago

Why is Derek Jeter and the entire Tampa Bay team wearing number 42?

Im thinking its a tribute to Jackie Robinson, cause they did it last year around this time. Is it a tribute or is there some other unknown reason?

Update:

Bradfowl: Mariano Rivera is the only person in the league with the number because he had it before it was retired.

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  • bradfowler11
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Today is Jackie Robinson Day, his number has been retired by the MLB. No one on any team can wear the number 42 during the season except for Jackie Robinson Day. Everyone that wants to can wear 42 today.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It was Jackie Robinson Day. They honor him by players wearing his number. The only player now to wear the number during the regular season is Yankees' closer, Mariano Rivera.

  • Gilberto c
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    They are honoring Jackie Robinson # 42

    Source(s): 42,42,42,42,42,42,42,42,42,42,42,42,42,42,42,42,42,42,42,
  • Scooter_loves_his_dad
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    They are honoring Jackie Robinson tonight.

  • excalii_xyz
    1 decade ago

    Honoring Jackie Robinson who wore # 42.

  • A Fan
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    yes its Jackie Robinson Day and their honoring him

  • LIVE 4 SOMETHIN OR DIE 4 NOTHIN
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    you got it right. Its a tribute to jackie robinson

  • ♚ King Los ♚
    1 decade ago

    THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN IN THE MLB TO BREAK THE COLOR BARIER JACKIE ROBINSON

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