Annual Jackie Robinson Celebration Game set

Annual Jackie Robinson Celebration Game set

Annual Jackie Robinson Celebration Game set for April 15 at Historic Dodgertown’s Holman Stadium.
The 70th anniversary of Jackie’s contribution to sports and society honored in fourth annual game, benefiting United Way of Indian River County

Historic Dodgertown and United Way of Indian River County are pleased to announce the fourth annual Jackie Robinson Celebration Game. It will take place on Saturday evening, April 15 at Holman Stadium. Tickets for this popular game will go on sale March 23 at multiple locations. The event is expected to sell out.

St Lucie Mets

This year the St. Lucie Mets will play the Kissimmee Florida Fire Frogs, formerly known as the Brevard County Manatees. The Fire Frogs team is an Atlanta Braves affiliate. Game time is 6:35 p.m., with gates opening at 4:30 p.m.

On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson made his Major League Baseball debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers and when he stepped onto the field he broke the color barrier in sports. The following year Dodgertown opened and became the first fully integrated Spring Training facility in the south.

“This year’s Jackie Robinson Celebration Game is most significant because April 15 is the 70th anniversary of when Jackie first played Major League Baseball for the Dodgers,” said Peter O’Malley, Historic Dodgertown Chairman. “The extraordinary impact Jackie made is being appreciated and understood more and more throughout the years. He was a leader of American civil rights at a time when segregation was prevalent in society. Jackie succeeded on and off the field starting during Spring Training at Dodgertown in Vero Beach.”

The United Way

“United Way is proud to partner with Historic Dodgertown in the fourth annual Jackie Robinson Celebration Game,” United Way CEO Michael Kint said. “This has become a phenomenal community-wide event that is inspirational, family friendly, affordable, and lots of fun. We deliberately keep ticket prices as low as possible so more people have access to this outstanding event.”

Massey Romans Wealth Management Team of Raymond James together with Route 60 Hyundai are this year’s game sponsors. Their generosity gives Treasure Coast residents the opportunity to enjoy baseball outdoors and under the lights at Historic Dodgertown’s Holman Stadium.

Advanced Tickets

Advance tickets are priced at $6 apiece. They will be available Thursday, March 23 through Thursday, April 13. You can buy  at the following locations: Marine and Seacoast Banks in Indian River and St. Lucie Counties, as well as at the United Way Center in Vero Beach and at Historic Dodgertown. On Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15, tickets will be sold at Historic Dodgertown’s main lobby only, for $8 apiece. Net ticket proceeds will benefit community service programs through the United Way of Indian River County.

United Way does the critical work required to reach community human service goals especially in the areas of education, financial stability and health. For more information about United Way or to give online, visit our website at UnitedWayIRC.org.  Go to www.VolunteerIndianRiverCounty.org to learn about local opportunities for service.

To learn more about the Jackie Robinson Celebration Game please visit www.UnitedWayIRC.org. For more information about Historic Dodgertown, please visit www.HistoricDodgertown.com.

 

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