As Friday marks the annual ‘Jackie Robinson Day’, legendary broadcaster Vin Scully revealed a story from how things originated via his Twitter page. And yes, 94-year-old Vin Scully has a Twitter page.

The Dodgers were playing in Cincinnati. [There was] a big crowd in the ballpark and what made it different was you were well aware that, on the rooftops of old Crosley Field, there were sharpshooters. The reason? A most serious threatening letter was sent to Jackie Robinson. Everyone took it very seriously.  There was not a sound in the clubhouse. All of the sudden, a big blonde left fielder Gene Hermanski jumped up and in a loud voice said, ‘I’ve got it! We’ll all wear the number 42.’