What they’re saying: MLB players celebrate Jackie Robinson Day

Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier on April 15, 1947 when he suited up for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

On Friday, all of baseball and beyond celebrated the 69th anniversary of the historic date on Jackie Robinson Day.

Thank you. #Jackie42 pic.twitter.com/LGQ3Vj568W
— MLB (@MLB) April 15, 2016

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Tonight, we celebrate #JackieRobinsonDay with Jackie's wife, Rachel Robinson. #ThankYouJackie pic.twitter.com/I8fUSqggcv
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 16, 2016

Tonight we honor the man that changed the game forever, thank you #42. #JackieRobinsonDay pic.twitter.com/JUKNLYsMDT
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) April 15, 2016

Today, everyone wears #42. #JackieRobinsonDay https://t.co/z6d3wdAP2g pic.twitter.com/R2XIuWX8Y8
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) April 15, 2016

42 #Jackie42 #JackieRobinsonDay pic.twitter.com/0i1eGkZ53x
— New York Mets (@Mets) April 15, 2016

Today we honor the legendary #JackieRobinson #42 ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/WQ0233HQjS
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) April 15, 2016

Today we all wear No. 42 to honor the barriers broken by Hall of Famer, Jackie Robinson. https://t.co/XLGtMIbHd4 pic.twitter.com/ZzsYkRJCwb
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 15, 2016

5 is 42 today.#Jackie42 pic.twitter.com/pR5G6OmUAd
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) April 15, 2016

Thank you, Jackie. #JackieRobinsonNight pic.twitter.com/v63L3xnZRs
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) April 15, 2016

Today, we wear #Jackie42. pic.twitter.com/MYNnWrnGIM
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) April 15, 2016

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Very fortunate to play for the @dodgers just like Jackie Robinson. #42 #ITFDB #BeatSF pic.twitter.com/NAJ6Uu5h98
— Adrián González OLY (@Adrian_ElTitan) April 15, 2016

Thank u #42
— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) April 15, 2016

Much respect for Jackie Robinson Day. #42 #Swingman pic.twitter.com/Ngtf4czf6d
— Josh Donaldson (@BringerOfRain20) April 15, 2016

Jackie Robinson Day. Can't express how thankful I am for this courageous human being. Thank you for paving the way! pic.twitter.com/oX5dG3lFvm
— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) April 15, 2016

An inspiration to all across the sports world.

Happy #JackieRobinsonDay! pic.twitter.com/su1vBo1rU5
— NFL (@NFL) April 15, 2016

Thought of the Day: Has there ever been a better collegiate athlete than Jackie Robinson? If there is, show me who.
— Coach Harbaugh (@CoachJim4UM) April 15, 2016