Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an icon, not just to Americans, but for the world. He stood for equality in a time where race relations were at a dangerous ebb and while he may have passed in an untimely death, his message lives on. Even today, you see his presence wherever we go. However, nothing will remind you of him like this next picture.

The nature of sport is to unite and what better than to have a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who took out the time to engage in some unifying activities with his children on the diamond. The MLB stood in honor of Dr. King Jr. standing in solidarity with the greatness of the man.

MLB honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on His Birthday

The MLB in an official tweet expressed utmost respect for the man who set the tone for race relation talks in the United States of America. In a picture, featuring him and his son having a casual session of catch, we can see Dr. King angling to get his son as involved in the game as he can.

Dr. King Jr. can be seen teaching his son the bat grip; A crucial skill to make sure the contact is true, and the hit is long. And while the surroundings do not seem to be the most conducive to towering home run hits, the father and son seem to be enjoying their own way.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – A Legacy

Dr. King Jr. was an icon for most Americans. His speeches are recited not just in most schools as seminal works but also have become part of the corporate vernacular. The nature of his speeches was such that they sought reconciliation, but did more than just speak. They spoke to you, not at you.

Not only did he receive recognition as a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate in 1964, but also was seen by Time Magazine as person of the year in 1963. He led the civil rights discussions in America and, upon his Nobel Peace Prize, decided to leave the prize money winnings to the furtherance of the Civil Rights movement.

And while the MLB honors Dr. King Jr. through statements today, perhaps the real actions that Dr. King desired need to be seen across the league as time goes on.