Press Release: Orioles to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day at Camden Yards

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Orioles to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day at Camden Yards

In recognition of the 65^th anniversary of Jackie Robinson becoming the first African-American player in Major League Baseball, the Orioles will honor a Jackie Robinson Foundation scholar in a special pre-game ceremony before their game Tuesday, April 24 against the Toronto Blue Jays. Matthew Robinson, a student at Howard University from Chicago, IL, will be presented with a #42 jersey by Orioles OF ADAM JONES. Robinson is one of over 1,300 young men and women who were able to attend college thanks to the Jackie Robinson Foundation, Major League Baseball and the Orioles.

On Sunday, April 15, all Orioles uniformed personnel wore #42, Robinson’s number, during the game against the Blue Jays in Toronto, joining all other major league teams in honoring Robinson’s historic achievement. Each player’s authenticated game-worn and autographed #42 jersey is currently being auctioned at www.orioles.com to benefit the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation and the Jackie Robinson Foundation. The auction concludes tonight at 11:59 P.M.

IN THE COMMUNITY

BRIAN MATUSZ TO VISIT PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AT SINAI HOSPITAL

Pitcher BRIAN MATUSZ will visit with pediatric patients at the Herman and Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai on behalf of the Casey Cares Foundation on Wednesday, April 25. The Casey Cares Foundation is a charity that provides uplifting programs for critically ill children. This visit is not open to the public or to media coverage.

CHRISTIAN YOUTH ATHLETICS VISIT CHRIS DAVIS

First baseman CHRIS DAVIS will visit with children from the Christian Youth Athletics program on Saturday, April 28 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Davis will speak to the children and then throw out the first pitch before the league’s opening game. This event is not open to media coverage or to the public.

AT THE BALLPARK

GORDON HUGGINS FIRST PITCH

On Wednesday, April 25, Gordon Huggins, an Orioles employee for over 50 years, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch in recognition of his five decades of service to the club. Huggins has been an usher for the Orioles since 1962 at Memorial Stadium and Camden Yards. He has worked six World Series and witnessed the careers of all six of the Orioles Hall of Fame members. He is currently an usher in the lower deck and resides in Eldersburg, MD.

FRANK ROBINSON SCULPTURE UNVEILING

On Saturday, April 28, Orioles Hall of Famer FRANK ROBINSON will be honored as part of the Orioles Legends Celebration Series. A larger-than-life bronze sculpture of Robinson will be revealed prior to the game, and all fans in attendance will receive a replica sculpture. Robinson will also participate in an on-field ceremony and throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Gates will open at 5:00 p.m., with the unveiling ceremony to begin at 5:15 p.m.

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