Salute To 42: Shortstop Willie Wells and His Texas Influence On Jackie Robinson

Austin native Wells, a member of three Halls of Fame, helped baseball's legend, Jackie Robinson, improve his play in the field.

Throughout Major League Baseball, April 15 is Jackie Robinson Day. Every player on every team wears Robinson’s #42, a tradition that began on April 15, 2004, honoring the anniversary of his big-leagu…