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 wins over fans and his teammates – silencing his critics and forever changing the world by changing the game of baseball.
Jackie Robinson
Branch Rickey
Rachel Robinson
Leo Durocher
Dixie Walker
Pee Wee Reese
Wendell Smith
Ben Chapman
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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 wins over fans and his teammates – silencing his critics and forever changing the world by changing the game of baseball.
Movie / 2013
Movie / 2010
Movie / 2009
Movie / 1988
Movie / 2013
Movie / 2013
Movie / 2013
Movie / 2019
Movie / 2008
Movie / 2017
Movie / 2000
Movie / 2006
Movie / 2012
Movie / 1992
Movie / 1987
Movie / 2012
Movie / 2013
Movie / 2010
Movie / 2008
Movie / 1985