By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals were scheduled to honor Jackie Robinson by wearing No. 42 on Wednesday night at Nationals Park. But the game between the Nationals and Phillies was postponed because of rain. Washington is expected to honor Robinson at a later date.
In March 2004, Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig designated April 15 as Jackie Robinson Day throughout the Major Leagues.
On April 15, 1997, on the 50th anniversary of Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball, his No. 42 was retired throughout baseball.
In 2007, in honor of the 60th anniversary of Robinson's first Major League game, the retirement was temporarily lifted to allow players to pay homage to him by wearing his number. On Wednesday, all of the Nationals and Phillies players, coaching staffs and managers were expected to wear No. 42.
Jackie Robinson Day in DC rained out....
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