April 15 is celebrated as Jackie Robinson Day across Major League Baseball, commemorating the legendary player who broke the color barrier in 1947 while playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers. MLB retired Robinson's No. 42 in 1997, allowing existing players to keep wearing it until retirement. The Detroit Tigers have had 22 players don this number, with the last being pitcher Jose Lima from 2001-02. Notably, Alan Trammell wore No. 42 as a rookie in 1977 before switching to his iconic No. 3. Robinson's legacy is honored league-wide, as all teams wear No. 42 on this day since 2004. His accolades include a World Series title in 1955, an MVP award in 1949, and induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962. Robinson passed away in 1972 at the age of 53.