Ottawa Lynx to host tribute to Jackie Robinson

Every Ottawan should spend at least one afternoon at the ballpark watching the Ottawa Lynx. If you’re looking for a good game to attend, this Sunday, July 23 should be your pick. The Lynx will host a tribute to Jackie Robinson, the first African American player in Major League Baseball history. From a press release :

The Lynx, in partnership with the National Capital Amateur Athletic Association will host a 60th anniversary tribute to Jackie Robinson's first season in professional baseball when he played for the Montreal Royals of the International League.

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Starting at 12:00 pm on July 23rd, the Lynx will hold a pre-game ceremony with two former teammates of Robinson [George “Shotgun” Shuba and Jean-Pierre Roy] and International League President Randy Mobley present. Part of the ceremony will be the retirement of Jackie Robinson’s number 42 on the outfield wall at Lynx Stadium.

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The Ottawa Lynx team will be wearing replica jerseys and caps from the 1946 Montreal Royals, with the jerseys being auctioned off in a silent auction format during the game on July 23rd. Proceeds of the auction will go to benefit local children’s charities.

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