Jackie Robinson Integrates Baseball
- Episode aired Oct 2, 2020
During a time when the game of baseball lacked diversity, America's beloved sport was on the brink of a major change when black sport's journalist protested the league's failure to integrate... Read allDuring a time when the game of baseball lacked diversity, America's beloved sport was on the brink of a major change when black sport's journalist protested the league's failure to integrate. In response, the Brooklyn Dodgers' owner, Branch Rickey, stepped up and decided to scout... Read allDuring a time when the game of baseball lacked diversity, America's beloved sport was on the brink of a major change when black sport's journalist protested the league's failure to integrate. In response, the Brooklyn Dodgers' owner, Branch Rickey, stepped up and decided to scout a black player from the Negro League. On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson tore down the co... Read all