Saturday, April 15, 2017, marks the 70th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's history-making and history-shaking major-league debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers. By breaking the color barrier at the highest level, Robinson altered not only the game of baseball but also all of society. As a result of his perseverance, personal courage, strength, and on-field excellence, Mr. Robinson is rightly regarded as a baseball legend and a genuine American hero. 

In his honor, the Dodgers unveiled a new Jackie Robinson statue at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. Fittingly, it's Robinson stealing home. Here's a look: 

Needless to say, Robinson's legacy on Saturday was getting its proper respect all around baseball. Here's a sampling of the many ways in which teams and players paid tribute to the great Jackie Robinson on Saturday ... 

There was, of course, much more, and yet it pales in comparison to Robinson's impact on baseball to this day.