On
April 15, 1947, exactly 66 years ago, Jackie became the first African-American player in Major League Baseball history. As a player for the Brooklyn Dodgers, he faced continual racial discrimination from fellow players and fans, despite being named the 1947 “Rookie of the Year” and the 1949 “Most Valuable Player” by the National League. Still, Jackie persevered, and 50 years later, his jersey number (42) was retired from Major League Baseball.

To celebrate this important day in history
and the release of
42 -- the popular new film about the player -- we'd like to give Jackie a Fedoras-style salute. Check out Jackie's inspirational story by browsing these images from
42, and be sure to tip your hat to the 1940s toppers featured in the movie!
Looking for your own version of the hats worn by Harrison Ford, Chadwick Boseman, and the rest of the cast? Click on the hats below the images for more information.
Scala Grade 3 Panama Snap Brim Fedora


Stetson Drury Fashion Collection Fur Felt Fedora Hat | Bailey of Hollywood Brooks Panama

Stetson Rector Cotton Baseball Cap


Stetson Pisa Cashmere Blend Fedora



Betmar Balsa Wool Cloche | Betmar Opal Wool Cloche



Stetson Inwood Fur Felt Fedora Hat | Stetson Chatham Teardrop Crown Fedora


Bailey of Hollywood Curtis Indy Fedora



Hills of New Zealand Style #880 Tech Flap Cap | Bailey of Hollywood Cashlux Hoxton Fedora

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Image sources: imdb.com