Puerto Rican Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he was proud to wear the number 42 on his mask on Jackie Robinson’s day on Thursday, and even more proud to wear it on his back again.
As she grew and grew in the Dodgers, Cora immersed herself in everything Robinson accomplished as a vanguard and in the heroic way she did it.
“When I was with the Dodgers, I still remember Sharon [Robinson] and I did something for some kids early in the day [en el Día de Jackie Robinson]”It simply came to our notice then. “I think Dave Roberts was also involved at the time and it’s very special.
“After they grew up in the Dodgers, they talk not only about the history of the game, but they also teach you a lot of things, and just think about the things that Jackie did not just as a player; He was an amazing, fantastic athlete, but he had the task and weight of all the people on his shoulders and he performed, not only on the field, but also off the field, he was impressive. It’s unreal. “
As a Puerto Rican, Cora obviously idolizes compatriot and legend Roberto Clemente. But he understands that Robinson was the one who broke the barriers for all minorities in baseball.
“As a Latin, yes, you know how we feel about Roberto Clemente,” Cora exclaimed. “We wouldn’t have a Roberto Clemente without a Jackie Robinson. Simple as hello. I wouldn’t have been a major league manager or player without Jackie Robinson. I feel very lucky to meet his family and it is a very special day “.