Family
Who wrote a novel on her father called Promises To Keep?
Sharon Robinson
In this League, Jackie Robinson played with baseball players like Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Willie Mays, and Henry "Hank" Aaron?
What is the "Negro League"
These fans were mixed in their reactions toward Jackie Robinson
Who are "White fans"
At this "Junior College", Jackie Robinson continued to build his sports legacy?
What is Pasadena Junior College (PJC)
This gang was formed by Jackie Robinson and his friends but did not drink, do drugs, or start fights
Who is the Pepper Street Gang
Who was Jackie Robinson's wife, confidante, and lifelong partner, marrying him in 1946 until his death in 1972? Beyond her role as a supportive spouse, she was a trained nurse, civil rights activist, educator, and the founder of the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
Rachel Robinson
Jackie, Rachel, Johnny Wright, and this Black sportswriter, after practice enjoyed meals at Black restaurants
Who is Billy Rowe
These fans left nothing to be perceived as ambiguous when it came to supporting Jackie Robinson.
Who are Brooklyn fans
At PJC, Jackie set a national junior college record in track by beating who?
Who is Mack (Mack Robinson) Jackie's brother
This woman Jackie proposed to, started a family with, and remained married to until the day he passed away?
Who is Rachel Robinson
Who was Jackie Robinson's brother who died in an accident and was his older brother who was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1939
Frank Robinson
This man took a risk and signed the 1st ever Black man to Major League Baseball after a 3 hour meeting
Who is Branch Rickey
The fans as "families" traveled long distances to go to ball parks to see Jackie Robinson play?
Who are Black families
This athletic sponsor and community group gave Jackie Robinson a gold football and named him MVP
Who is the Pasadena Elks
This "experiment" began after Branch Rickey realized Jackie had the self-control and courage to succeed
What is the "Noble Experiment"
Who following the abandonment of her family by her husband, relocated with her five children to Pasadena, California, in 1920? She raised Jackie as a single mother, instilling in him a strong work ethic, deep religious faith, and resilience against racism
Mallie Robinson
Who is Pee Wee Reese
These fans got the message after Pee Wee Reese ignored their shouting as they stopped heckling Jackie Robinson and watched the game
Who are "White fans"
After completing his 1st year with the Montreal Royals, Jackie received this
What is MVP
Jackie was what emotion when a Syracuse player tossed a black cat toward him yelling and shouting in hopes aggravate him
What is furious
Who was an American track and field athlete who won a silver medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin and was Jackie's brother?
Matthew "Mack" Robinson
This sprinter and young preacher shared a love of sports with Jackie Robinson and developed a close friendship with him that lasted a lifetime
(1 out of 2 names is acceptable)
Who is Jack Gordon and Rev. Karl Downs
These fans supported Jackie Robinson whether it was in the stands of a stadium or gathered around radios at a neighbors home to cheer him on
Who are A.A. fans (Black fans)
This man accomplished becoming the 1st A.A. to play in the MLB
Who is Jackie Robinson
Other teams hoped to start what with Jackie Robinson by striking him with their cleats or pitching baseballs intentionally at him to hurt him
What is a fight