The New York Mets announced that they will honor Jackie Robinson
on Friday night, April 20, when the Mets return to Shea Stadium to host
the Atlanta Braves. The pregame celebration is scheduled to begin at
6:30 p.m. ET. Mets Manager Willie Randolph will wear No. 42 on Friday
night to honor Robinson.
The Mets' plans as part of Major League Baseball's league-wide
commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Robinson breaking the color
barrier were postponed this morning due to inclement weather throughout
the New York tri-state area.
The make-up date for today's game against the Washington Nationals has
yet to be determined. Fans should hold onto their April 15 tickets,
which will be honored for the rescheduled game against Washington.
Fans also have the option of exchanging their paid tickets from
today's rainout for the same price seat, or to apply its value toward
the purchase price of a ticket to Jackie Robinson Night -- subject to
availability -- at the Mets advance ticket windows at Shea Stadium.
Rain checks and complimentary tickets from today's game (marked April
15) will not be honored for admission on Friday night.
The Mets already have sold more than 40,000 tickets for this
Friday night's game. The Mets will announce further details regarding
Friday night's ceremony shortly.
