Los Angeles ? The Dodgers solemnly lined up along the third-base line, each and every one wearing No. 42.

Jackie Robinson broke major-league baseball’s color barrier on April 15, 1947, with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and the sport celebrated the 60th anniversary of his debut throughout the country Sunday, when more than 200 players, managers and coaches wore his number.

“I’ve often said that baseball’s most powerful moment in its really terrific history was Jackie Robinson’s coming into baseball,” commissioner Bud Selig said during an on-field ceremony before the Dodgers beat San Diego, 9-3.

“It’s an incredible story – not just for baseball, but for society. Jackie was an American hero and the ultimate barrier-breaker. Threats to his life were commonplace. Yet Jackie took everything hate-mongers had to offer him. Not only is he a baseball Hall of Famer, he’s a Hall of Famer for all-time.”

This year’s national celebration was centered at Dodger Stadium, not far from where Robinson grew up in Pasadena.

The Brookinaires Gospel Choir from The First African Methodist Episcopal Church sang “Oh Happy Day,” a Robinson favorite. Twin logos acknowledging Robinson were painted on both sides of the plate, with another behind second base, and “Jackie Robinson Day” was printed on the bases.

There was a video tribute with past greats, and several current players expressed their thanks to Robinson.