The Oscar-winner paid tribute to the 75th anniversary of Robinson breaking baseball’s color line.

Lou Gehrig (or Gary Cooper) ain’t got nothin' on him.

National treasureDenzel Washingtondonned Jackie Robinson’s iconic No.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 19: Denzel Washington leads a tribute to Jackie Robinson prior to the 92nd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Denzel Washington at Dodgers Stadium honoring Jackie Robinson.Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos/Getty

“He said that life is not a spectator sport, and he lived that motto to the fullest.

42 jersey was officially retired in 1997.