In December 1956, Robinson was traded to the New York Giants, but he never played a game for the team. He retired on January 5, 1957. After baseball, Robinson became active in business and continued his work as an activist for social change. He worked as an executive for the Chock Full O' Nuts coffee company and restaurant chain and helped establish the African American-owned Freedom Bank. In 1962, Robinson was the first African American to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. In honor of his legacy, in 1972 the Dodgers retired his jersey number of 42. Robinson died from heart problems and diabetes complications on October 24, 1972, in Stamford, Connecticut at the age of 53. After, Robinson's death in 2004, on A pril 15 they established Jackie Robinson day to honour him and the way that he changed baseball.
