Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins Dodgers for celebration of Jackie Robinson Day
- The Dodgers and Rockies marked Jackie Robinson Day at Dodger Stadium on April 15, 2025.
- The annual event honors Robinson for breaking baseball's color barrier in 1947.
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spoke, continuing a tradition including speeches and field preparations.
- Manager Dave Roberts said that "Jackie did break the color barrier" in baseball.
- The celebration occurs amid discussions about DEI and Robinson's lasting legacy.
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