"His story doesn't end here. You guys are the future, and I hope you use his story as a guide for your future mission. I hope you wear the jersey with pride and let it inspire you to build your own legacy that opens doors and creates opportunities for those to follow."
"Given that Robinson suited up for UCLA from 1939 to 1941, and the school's baseball stadium is named after him, it was only fitting that the Bruins would pay tribute with a uniform of their own. The team's reveal of the uniforms was made more special, however, by the presenter: Robinson's granddaughter, Sonya Pankey Robinson."
"Best known for his baseball career, Robinson was remarkably a four-sport athlete in Westwood. In fact, his stardom as a Bruin was greater in his other three sports -- football, basketball and track."
UCLA baseball, currently on a 27-game winning streak as the No. 1 team, is approaching the NCAA Division I record of 34 consecutive victories. The team will wear special Jackie Robinson tribute uniforms on Tuesday night. Robinson played for UCLA from 1939 to 1941 and was a four-sport athlete, excelling in football, basketball, and track in addition to baseball. UCLA's baseball stadium bears his name. Robinson's granddaughter, Sonya Pankey Robinson, unveiled the uniforms, which feature a classic throwback design with white base and navy trim. She encouraged the team to wear the jersey with pride and use Robinson's legacy as inspiration for building their own legacies that create opportunities for future generations.
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