the 42 jerseys will be auctioned off for charity

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Jackie Robinson Day tribute "42" jerseys to be auctioned for charity
04/13/2007 10:11 AM ET
MLB.com

Major League Baseball will auction Number 42 jerseys worn on Jackie Robinson Day, April 15th, to benefit the Jackie Robinson Foundation, Major League Baseball announced today. Commissioner Selig extended an invitation to all Clubs on April 4th to allow any of its members to wear the special jerseys as a tribute to Jackie and the history he made on that day 60 years ago.

Each jersey will be authenticated on-site, and will be auctioned on MLB.com with net proceeds to benefit the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation assists increasing numbers of minority youths through the granting of four-year scholarships for higher education.
On April 15, 1997, the 50th anniversary of Robinson's entry into Major League Baseball, Commissioner Selig announced that Robinson's Number 42 would be retired throughout baseball and would never again be issued to on-field personnel. He temporarily suspended the retirement for the 60th anniversary. Each of the 15 games throughout Major League Baseball on April 15 will feature festivities to honor Jackie Robinson. The national celebration of Jackie Robinson Day will take place at Dodger Stadium on April 15 with a VIP-filled reception and on-field ceremony prior to the game between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. The ceremony and game will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN HD, ESPN Radio and ESPN Deportes at 8 p.m. (ET) and will also be carried on XM Satellite Radio. Among those participating in the festivities will be Rachel Robinson, Jackie's wife and founder of The Jackie Robinson Foundation; their daughter, author Sharon Robinson, and son, David Robinson; several of Jackie's former teammates; baseball executives and civic and industry leaders; Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars; and winners of the Breaking Barriers Essay Contest.