Denzel Washington honors Jackie Robinson 

Denzel Washington honors Jackie Robinson with a speech at the MLB All-Star Game

It wasn't a long speech, but it hit home: Denzel Washington's homage to Jackie Robinson

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wearing Robinson's No. 42 in Dodger Stadium — drew a stirring response from the crowd

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on a day that also honored Robinson's widow, Rachel, on her 100th birthday.

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Speaking Tuesday night on the field before the 2022 All-Star Game in Los Angeles

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Washington commemorated the day in April 1947 when Robinson made his debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers

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obliterating baseball's color barrier "with supreme talent and unshakable character.

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The actor also celebrated Robinson's activism, and his many pursuits outside of sports.

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