Quotes
"We had a victory of fascism in Germany. It's time, time we had a victory over racism at home."
Branch Rickey
Who owned the Brooklyn Dodgers?
Branch Rickey
What number was Jackie Robinson?
#42
In the movie, what did Jackie throw at Ed?
A baseball
What happened to Ben Chapman?
He was fired and never managed again
"Robinson rounds third, headed for home sweet home"
Wendell Smith
Which player had the #1?
Pee Wee Reese
Who created the Jackie Robinson Foundation?
Rachel Robinson
What did Ed Charles say after pressing hear against the train tracks?
"I can still hear him"
Why is the #42 not used?
The #42 is a retired number
"Why don'tcha look in a mirror? This is a white man's game!"
Ben Chapmin
What was Pee Wee's primary position?
What year was Jackie Robinson placed in the Baseball Hall of Fame
1962
What year did Ed Charles win the world series?
1969
What was Wendell Smith's job?
Wendell Smith is an African American sportswriter
Who said "If Robinson can help us win, then he is gonna play on this ball club!" ?
Leo Durocher
What year did the Dodgers make it to the world series game?
1955
What year did Jackie Robinson win Rookie of the year?
1947
How old was Ed Charles when he met Jackie Robinson?
10 years old
What year was RIckey placed into the Hall of Fame?
1967
"When I took the Cleveland uniform off two years ago I promised the missus I'd never put on another uniform again. So the roses are beautiful and, uh, I sleep better too"
Burt Shotton
Who started the petition to get Jackie off of the team?
Dixie Walker
When did Jackie Robinson make his debut into the MLB?
April 15, 1947
What team did Ed Charles play on when he won the world series?
The Miracle Mets
In what month do all MLB wear the #42
April