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Jackie Robinson Day at Dodger Stadium on April 15, 2019

Last night I got some last minute tickets to the Los Angeles Dodger’s 11th game of the season against the Reds. The stadium was celebrating Jackie Robionson Day! As a result the give away for the night was a custom white Dodger’s jersey with Robinson’s 42 emblazoned on it. So in addition to all the fans wearing 42, all the players on both the Dodgers and the Reds also wore their respective jersies, but with the number 42! It made the game a lot harder to follow and score, but it was a fantastic way to honor Robinson’s career. All I can say is that #​​42 had a particularly spectacular night on my score card.

I also had some pretty spectacular tickets for the game. I had tickets in the Lexus Dugout Club in Section 1DG, Row GG, Seat 8 which ostensibly meant that I was in row 6 immediately behind home plate. I’ve been in rows 2 and 4 in the same section before at Dodger’s games, but they still don’t rate as impressive as the below-field-level tickets I had for a Padre’s game right next to the dugout were if I put my arm straight out, my finger was literally touching the dirt on the field and my yelling as a fan was able to cause a spat between the home plate umpire and the visiting team’s coach!

A shot looking up at the blue sky featuring the blimp and an almost full moon.
View of the third base side of the crowd focusing on the two long thin advertising screens that wrap the stadium. They're entirely in stark blue with white lettering that reads "Jackie Robinson Day - April 15, 2019"
Happy Jackie Robinson Day
A cupcake display in the shape of the number 42 that is about 10 cupcakes tall. The frosting is in alternating white and blue with a few flowers, some blueberries and some baseball appliques
Celebrating Jackie Robinson
To indicate my proximity to home plate: a photo of my feet at the bottom of a portrait oriented photo and home plate at the top of the photo.
A shot of my feet and home plate
The crowd at the stadium just behind the safety netting looking up towards the third base side beneath bright lights
The view to the right of my seat
Selfie from row six right behind home plate with the field in the background
The crowd at the stadium just behind the safety netting looking up towards the first base side beneath bright lights
The view to the right of my seat
view of the field level at Dodger Stadium from six rows back immediately behind home plate
My view for tonight’s Dodger’s game
A baseball base emblazoned with a large 42
Two rows of batting awards down the side of a wall.
a framed Dodger's Jersey with a red #42 on the front
2008 Rawlings Gold Glove Award for Greg Maddux
Celebrating one of my favorite players from the 1990’s Atlanta Braves pitching staff.
Selfie with a photo of Jackie Robinson
I had to stop by the trophy room and pay homage.
A specially lit room with two rows of golden gloves and awards down one side of the room. There are 30+ awards in an impressive looking case.
The Lexus dugout logo and the Robinson picture
At the entrance of the Lexus Dugout there’s a lifesize photo of Jackie Robinson
List of upcoming promotions at the park including several kid's days, bobble heads, and other miscellanea
Not a single person in site at the exclusive entrance to the stadium makes the Dodgers logo all the more imposing.
Front entrance to Dodger Stadium just 11 minutes prior to the start of sold out game 11 against the Reds.
Hathaway-Sycamores’ Celebrating Children Gala 2019

Photos from last night’s gala:

Posterboard welcome at the entrance of the event.
Posterboard welcome at the entrance of the event.
People mingling in a garden-like setting with the church in the background
A view of the steeple at Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles from the courtyard where the cocktail hour was held.
People gathering for a dinner of about 300 with subdued lighting for the evening
The interior of a retired Catholic church makes an interesting gathering space for a dinner event
A table with wine service set up in front of the church's wooden paneled confessional area.
A wine station in front of the old confessionals? How apropos.
A 40 page blue booklet whose cover reads "Celebrating Children Spring Gala"
The program for the evening
View of the hall from table 14 as three people pose for photographs on the dais.
Debra Manners and Robert Pynoos receive proclamations from a local dignitary.
A purple orchid with about 20 blooms lit from above with special lighting
The lovel y orchid centerpiece at our table.
Pacheco in a suit at the front of the church sings while guests finish their meals
Nathan Pacheco entertains the crowd with the accompaniment of a piano and a cello.
Shot from table of the people across the table from me.
Some of my dining companions from Dignity Health at table 14
Two people enjoying the music for the evening.
Jennifer and Todd at Dignity Health’s table #14
View from the middle of the church with a view of a major screen above the altar space featuring Pacheco so that the people in the back have a better view of the festivities.
Nathan Pacheco returns for a second mini-set of singing.
View of the archwork and decoratively lit ceiling in the church
Vibiana has a striking interior

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