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African American baseball players African American baseball players Drama Brooklyn Dodgers (Baseball team) Brooklyn Dodgers (Baseball team) Drama Discrimination in sports Discrimination in sports Drama Racism in sports Racism in sports Drama Rickey, Branch 1881-1965 Robinson, Jackie 1919-1972Summary: "In 1946, Branch Rickey ... owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, took a stand against Major League Baseball's infamous color line when he signed Jackie Robinson ... to the team. The deal put both men in the crosshairs of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and let his talent on the field win over...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Home Video 2013