On Jackie Robinson Day, today's stars use social media to honor a social icon

Thank you Jackie Robinson! #Jackie42 pic.twitter.com/PFv3uiguAh

— Robinson Cano (@RobinsonCano) April 15, 2016

Favorite day of the baseball season is today!! Thank you Jackie for all that you did pic.twitter.com/zI14nE1Qy3

— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) April 15, 2016

My jacket to honor Jackie. Thank you for changing the game #BrooklynDodgers #JackieRobinsonDay #42 @Starter pic.twitter.com/OBUOUATSLv

— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) April 15, 2016

A special @MLB day for a very special man. Thank you #42 #JackieRobinsonDay ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/t1LyAGIqfZ

— Carlos Santana MLB (@TheRealSlamtana) April 15, 2016

To the most resilient man I never met! We honor and thank you for everything you have done. #42… https://t.co/foIhktnZhz

— Matt Kemp (@TheRealMattKemp) April 15, 2016

An honor & privilege to wear #42 today in memory of someone who made it possible for me and many others to be here today. #JackieRobinsonDay

— Carlos Gomez (@RealCarlosGomez) April 15, 2016

Mr. Robinson. Thank you. Thank you for standing up in the face of bigotry and hate for myself and countless others #JackieRobinsonDay

— 10 (@SimplyAJ10) April 15, 2016

I love that our @MLB family honors this man and his #42 legacy #grateful #JackieRobinsonDay pic.twitter.com/q1ELHwItsd

— Hanley Ramirez (@HanleyRamirez) April 15, 2016

Debating which one I should wear today honoring a true icon not just in the game of ⚾️!!!
Thank… https://t.co/Jfa9hL9EEG

— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) April 15, 2016

#ThankYouJackie #MLBPA #mlb Thanks For Leading the way... #Grateful @ Runaway Bay Lake Bridgeport https://t.co/wO80fou5aX

— LaTroy Hawkins (@LaTroyHawkins32) April 15, 2016

The most important day on the baseball calendar!Thank you Jackie for changing the game and the world! #Jackie42 pic.twitter.com/U5E1KyFWb9

— Juan Pierre (@JPBeastMode) April 15, 2016

Thank you Mr. Robinson for changing the game forever! I play today bc of leaders like yourself. #42 pic.twitter.com/BIY1QvMdjN

— Chris Young (@CY24_7) April 15, 2016

Thank you Jackie#JackieRobinsonDay pic.twitter.com/UjewvfEF5J

— Nelson Cruz (@ncboomstick23) April 15, 2016

Jackie Robinson Day. Can't express how thankful I am for this courageous human being. Thank you for paving the way! pic.twitter.com/oX5dG3lFvm

— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) April 15, 2016

Just think if he had failed the task that was put on him. Where would we be as a game or with… https://t.co/OO1JsWGhFF

— Torii Hunter (@toriihunter48) April 15, 2016

Thank you Jackie ?? pic.twitter.com/VMi4BLnUlq

— Gregory Polanco ☕️ (@El_Coffee) April 15, 2016

Speechless @adidasBaseball #JackieRobinsonDay thank u Jackie for all u did on and off the field pic.twitter.com/kYJ5lmbJ9U

— Joba Chamberlain (@Joba_44) April 15, 2016

Honored to wear the uniform of a legend today #JackieRobinsonDay pic.twitter.com/Bblx0WSPVj

— Colin Walsh (@colinwalsh13) April 15, 2016