Why My Father?
This is the year that Branch Rickey told the board members of the Brooklyn Dodgers that he wanted to recruit players from the Negro League Teams.
What is 1943?
This means to travel or make one's way slowly and with difficulty.
100 points extra for Who and Where they traveled to.
What is a trek?
Extra 100 pts. for : Who were Jackie and his wife traveling to the Royal's training camp in Daytona Beach, Florida?
He was the black pitcher who joined Jackie for their their first Royals' practice.
Who was Johnny Wright?
This is the adjective that describes someone who wants to annoy, upset, or hurt another person. (C7)
What is spiteful?
This is the amount of time that Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson met for their legendary interview.
What is three hours?
Reverend Karl Downs performed the wedding for Jackie and his wife on February 10, 1946 which was four months after this month when he signed his contract with the Montreal Royals.
What is October?
It means to really, really want something to happen and not give up until it does. (C7)
What is insisted?
Branch Rickey told Jackie Robinson that he would have to adopt this for the sake of racial equality.
What is a nonviolent approach?
Extra 50 points if you can tell an example that would apply to Jackie Robinson.
Letters and threatening calls from the fans warned this would happen if Jackie Robinson would appear on the field.
What is a boycott?
This means to think of someone or someone in a certain way.
They were one of the greatest teams in the history of minor league baseball.
What is regarded?
Extra 100 pts for:
Who were the 1946 Royals?
Branch Rickey sent this scout to bring Jackie Robinson to Brooklyn for a meeting.
Who is Clyde Sukeforth?
This captain of the team placed his hand on Jackie's shoulder to show his support and comradeship.
Who was Pee Wee Reese?
This means something is unclear or vague.
What is ambiguous?
When Branch Rickey signed Jackie Robinson to the Montreal Royals, they shook hands on a verbal agreement.
What is the Noble Experiment?
These are the three reasons why Branch Rickey wanted to break baseball's color line.
What are he deeply believed in equality; he wanted to win games, and make money from the ticket sales?