Jack
Roosevelt
"Jackie"
Robinson
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100

Branch Ricky 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 did Jackie's wife do in the airport in New Orleans?

She used the white only restroom.

200
Why did Ricky want to bring a black player into the MLB?  

He believed it was wrong for Black Americans to be excluded for the sport and for money.

200

During spring training, the Dodgers did this to show they did not want to play with Robinson?

Made and 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 he 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?

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 and cleats him.

400

Who was the manager of the Montreal Royals?

Clay Hooper
400

What famous actor played the role of Jackie Robinson?

Chadwich Boseman

400

What player comes to Jackie'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

What college/university did Jackie Robinson go to after being at Pasadena City College?

UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles)

500

What was Wendell Smith's job/purpose?

Sports writer, newspaperman

500

What year was Jackie enducted into the National Hall of Fame?

1962

500

Where did the Dodgers spring training take place?

Daytona Beach

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