A straightforward yet inspiring story of what it took to be the first
man of color to break into the white world of professional sports.
Jackie Robinson's story is more than a telling of his tremendous
talent; it is also a recollection that showcases his tenacious
spirit, bravery and the courage of his ideals. From the early
influences of family and friends, to his time at UCLA, to the army
where he challenged racism and Jim Crow laws, Jackie Robinson traces
his life to playing in the black leagues, frustrated by the abuses
and restrictions of second-class status in professional baseball.As
Branch Rickey, president of the Brooklyn Dodgers, began to look
around for a player to break the color barrier in 1946, he knew he
needed a man of character who could withstand the pressures of his
"Noble Experiment." Choosing Robinson gave both of them the chance to
prove what they believed in.Struggles that continued in his personal
life and in response to the turbulent sixties are interpreted with
insight by Robinson and will give listeners an added appreciation for
the amazing strength of his character.
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