Jack
Roosevelt
"Jackie"
Robinson
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Branch Rickey was the general manager of what team?

The Brooklyn Dodgers
100

Why was  Leo Derroch suspended from being manager of the Dodgers?

Having an affair with a married woman.
100
What happened to Jackie in St. Louis?
He was struck in the head during an at bat.
100
Why did the Dodgers not stay in the hotel in Philadelphia?
They did not want African-Americans staying in their hotel.
100
What is Jackie's wife's first name?
Rachel
200
How did Jackie travel to spring training in Florida?
Bus
200

What happens to Jackie's wife in the airport in New Orleans?

She used the white only restroom.
200
Why did Rickey want to bring a black player into the MLB?
Money
200
During spring training the Dodgers did this to show they did not want to play with Robinson?
Signed a petition
200
What is the name of the manager who takes over for Leo?
Burt
300
What position did PeeWee Reese play on the field?
Short Stop
300
Why do Wendell and Jackie leave spring training so quickly?
There was a threat made to Jackie in the middle of the night.
300

What caused the brawl  between the dodgers and the pirates?

Jackie was hit in the head
300

What is the reporter's reasoning behind his theory that blacks run faster?

That they have a longer heel bone.
300

What happens to Jackie during the St. Louis game while playing 1st?

steps on his ankle/lower leg & cleats him

400
Who was the manager of the Montreal Royals?
Clay Hooper
400
What well-known actor plays the role of Branch Rickey?
Harrison Ford
400
What player comes to Robinson's defense when the Philadelphia manager is yelling profanities?
Stanky
400
How did Jackie propose to his wife?
On a payphone.
400
What position did the Dodgers want Jackie to play?
1st Base
500

In summer 1945 Jackie was playing in the Negro leagues for what team?

Kansas City Monarchs

500

Robinson had been a 4 sport letter winner at what college?

UCLA
500

Who was Wendell Smith in the film?

sports writer, newspaperman

500

How does Jackies first time at bat during spring training end?

He was walked.
500
Where did the Dodgers 1947 spring training take place?
Panama
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