Special Commemorative Program From Jackie Robinson Day April 15, 1997

Original program from April 15,1997-Shea Stadium tribute celebrating 50 years since Jackie Robinson broke MLB,s color barrier. Features congratulatory messages from President Bill Clinton ,Rachel Robinson and MLB leadership. 

On April 15, 1997, the New York Mets hosted Jackie Robinson Night at Shea Stadium, where Major League Baseball forever retired Jackie Robinson’s jersey number 42. Exactly fifty years prior, Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers against the Boston Braves in 1947, serving to shatter the line of segregation 

1 available at NY SPORTS SHOP

• Jackie Robinson-50th anniversary-1947-1997
• Commemorative Edition Booklet-(22 pages)
• April 15,1997 Tribute  at Shea Stadium 
• Limited Edition