On July 8, 1991, Carl Barger, President of the Pittsburgh Pirates since 1987, was hired as the Marlins first President. Just over one year later, on December 9, 1992, Barger collapsed during a session at the baseball winter meetings in Louisville, KY. He passed away few hours later in the Humana University Hospital. The following February, the Marlins dedicated their Brevard County training complex, when team owner Wayne Huizenga announced the complex would be named the Carl F. Barger Complex at Viera. On April 5, 1993, the Marlins retired uniform No. 5 in honor of their late president during Opening Day festivities.

• In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American man to play in the Major Leagues.
• Number retired throughout baseball in 1997.
• Played for Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947-56.

From his Hall of Fame Plaque:
"Leading NL batter in 1949. Holds fielding mark for second baseman playing in 150 or more games with .992. Led NL in stolen bases in 1947 and 1949. Most Valuable Player in 1949. Lifetime batting average .311. Joint record holder for most double plays by second baseman, 137 in 1951. Led second baseman in double plays 1949-50-51-52."

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