Jackie Robinson is one of the greatest baseball players of all time - his career is defined by what he did on the field, and what he stood for by simply being on the field. On April 15, 1947, Robinson took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers and became the first African-American player in Major League Baseball. In 1997, his uniform #42 was retired by all 30 Major League teams, with a notable and important exception.
Major League Baseball officially recognized April 15 as "Jackie Robinson Day" in 2004. In 2007, Ken Griffey, Jr. requested permission to wear #42 on that specific day to honor Robinson's legacy. Major League Baseball approved the concept, and all players were given the option of wearing #42 as their uniform number for that day only, in tribute to the truest of baseball heroes. Griffey and Robinson Cano (who is named after Jackie Robinson) wore #42 in 2007 and 2008 as a salute to Jackie Robinson's courage, grace and determination. This 3-pack showcases Jackie Robinson alongside Griffey in his Cincinnati Reds jersey and Cano, as they wear his uniform #42 in tribute.
- Jackie Robinson: Figure measures 3 1/4 inches at top of head; 8 inches from fingertip to toe. Articulated at neck, left elbow and right biceps. Includes 8 inch wide by 4-inch deep custom home plate base.
- Robinson Cano: Figure measures 6 1/2 inches at top of cap. Articulated at neck and biceps. Includes 6 3/4-inch wide by 4-inch deep custom base.
- Ken Griffey, Jr.: Figure measures 7 inches at top of helmet. Articulated at neck and elbows. Includes 6 1/2-inch wide by 3 1/4-inch deep custom base.
