1 00:00:40,123 --> 00:00:44,919 SMITH: In 1945, America's greatest generation came back from war. 2 00:00:47,047 --> 00:00:49,632 MAN 1: The flags of freedom fly over Europe. 3 00:00:51,301 --> 00:00:52,843 SMITH: Nazi Germany had been defeated... 4 00:00:53,011 --> 00:00:57,098 ...and three months later, Imperial Japan surrendered as well. 5 00:00:57,266 --> 00:00:59,642 MAN 2: And there's jubilation around this earth. 6 00:00:59,810 --> 00:01:04,146 SMITH: Men returned home. Among them, some of baseball's most beloved names. 7 00:01:04,314 --> 00:01:07,441 Musial. DiMaggio. Williams. 8 00:01:07,609 --> 00:01:10,236 Life in the United States could return to normal. 9 00:01:10,404 --> 00:01:12,280 - What's the guy's name? - What's on second? 10 00:01:12,447 --> 00:01:13,781 - Who's on second? - Who's on first? 11 00:01:13,949 --> 00:01:15,074 - I don't know. - Third base. 12 00:01:15,242 --> 00:01:16,284 [ALL LAUGHING] 13 00:01:16,451 --> 00:01:19,662 SMITH: And baseball was proof positive that democracy was real. 14 00:01:19,830 --> 00:01:22,623 A baseball box score, after all, is a democratic thing. 15 00:01:22,791 --> 00:01:25,501 It doesn't say how big you are or what religion you follow. 16 00:01:25,669 --> 00:01:28,379 It does not know how you voted or the color of your skin. 17 00:01:28,547 --> 00:01:32,133 It simply states what kind of ballplayer you were on any particular day. 18 00:01:32,301 --> 00:01:33,926 MAN 3: And he did it. It's a home run. 19 00:01:34,094 --> 00:01:35,928 They knew he'd do it. 20 00:01:36,096 --> 00:01:39,307 SMITH: African Americans had served their country gallantly. 21 00:01:39,474 --> 00:01:42,518 They returned home from fighting to free the world from tyranny... 22 00:01:42,686 --> 00:01:46,522 ...only to find racism, segregation and Jim Crow law still waiting at home. 23 00:01:46,690 --> 00:01:49,025 MAN 4: Segregation was the law... 24 00:01:49,192 --> 00:01:52,445 ...and no group was more scrupulous in its observance of custom... 25 00:01:52,613 --> 00:01:54,155 ...than organized baseball. 26 00:01:54,323 --> 00:01:55,656 SMITH: There was a long road ahead. 27 00:01:59,536 --> 00:02:01,871 If African Americans dreamed of playing baseball... 28 00:02:02,039 --> 00:02:03,664 ...it was not for the Yankees... 29 00:02:03,832 --> 00:02:07,209 ...but for teams like the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues... 30 00:02:07,377 --> 00:02:11,005 ...where the barnstorming style of play stood in contrast to the Majors. 31 00:02:11,423 --> 00:02:14,300 In 1946, there were 16 Major League baseball teams... 32 00:02:14,468 --> 00:02:17,887 ...with a total of 400 players on their rosters. 33 00:02:18,055 --> 00:02:20,681 Every one of the 400 players were white. 34 00:02:20,849 --> 00:02:26,520 But when opening day came in 1947, that number dropped to 399... 35 00:02:26,688 --> 00:02:28,606 ...and one man stood apart. 36 00:02:28,774 --> 00:02:29,815 [GRUNTS] 37 00:02:48,251 --> 00:02:52,505 RICKEY: Gentlemen, I have a plan. 38 00:02:53,882 --> 00:02:56,592 Plan's good, Mr. Rickey. You always have one. 39 00:02:56,760 --> 00:02:59,428 RICKEY: My wife says I'm too old. Heh, heh. 40 00:03:01,348 --> 00:03:04,058 That my health's not up to it. 41 00:03:05,560 --> 00:03:09,105 My son says, uh, everybody in... 42 00:03:10,065 --> 00:03:14,276 Everybody in baseball is gonna be against me. Heh. 43 00:03:16,530 --> 00:03:18,531 But I'm gonna do it. 44 00:03:19,449 --> 00:03:21,617 SUKEFORTH: Do what, Mr. Rickey? 45 00:03:22,452 --> 00:03:25,788 I'm gonna bring a Negro ballplayer... 46 00:03:26,790 --> 00:03:29,458 ...to the Brooklyn Dodgers. 47 00:03:37,426 --> 00:03:40,136 With all due respect, sir, have you lost your mind? 48 00:03:41,888 --> 00:03:44,390 Think... Think about... 49 00:03:45,976 --> 00:03:47,059 Think about the abuse... 50 00:03:47,227 --> 00:03:49,520 ...that you are gonna take from the newspapers... 51 00:03:49,688 --> 00:03:52,523 ...let alone how this is gonna play out in Flatbush! 52 00:03:53,066 --> 00:03:54,817 Please, Mr. Rickey. 53 00:03:55,026 --> 00:03:56,944 Sit down, Harold. 54 00:04:04,911 --> 00:04:07,496 No law against it, Clyde. 55 00:04:08,457 --> 00:04:09,957 No. 56 00:04:10,542 --> 00:04:12,793 No, but there's a code. 57 00:04:13,920 --> 00:04:17,506 You break a law and get away with it, some people think you're smart. 58 00:04:19,176 --> 00:04:21,385 You break an unwritten law... 59 00:04:22,679 --> 00:04:25,014 ...you'll be an outcast. 60 00:04:25,182 --> 00:04:26,182 Mm-hm. 61 00:04:27,601 --> 00:04:29,351 So be it. 62 00:04:30,604 --> 00:04:34,440 New York's full of Negro baseball fans. 63 00:04:36,151 --> 00:04:41,113 Dollars aren't black and white, they're green. 64 00:04:41,281 --> 00:04:43,699 Every dollar's green. 65 00:04:45,202 --> 00:04:47,244 I don't know who he is... 66 00:04:48,038 --> 00:04:49,872 ...or where he is... 67 00:04:51,708 --> 00:04:53,626 ...but he's coming. 68 00:04:54,669 --> 00:04:55,711 [CROWD CHEERING] 69 00:04:57,380 --> 00:04:58,798 Hey, runner! 70 00:04:58,965 --> 00:05:02,176 Where'd you learn to move like that, at a dime-a-dance night? 71 00:05:02,344 --> 00:05:03,844 Stand still! 72 00:05:04,012 --> 00:05:05,387 MAN: There you are! 73 00:05:05,555 --> 00:05:06,722 [PANTING] 74 00:05:06,890 --> 00:05:07,890 UMPIRE: Ball! 75 00:05:08,058 --> 00:05:09,558 [GRUNTS] 76 00:05:09,726 --> 00:05:11,477 Safe! 77 00:05:12,229 --> 00:05:13,521 JACKIE: Catcher! 78 00:05:13,688 --> 00:05:15,564 When you gonna start throwing for real? 79 00:05:15,732 --> 00:05:16,982 You talking to me? 80 00:05:17,150 --> 00:05:19,151 You got a rag arm, catcher. 81 00:05:19,569 --> 00:05:22,530 Steal home. You'll find out what kind of arm I got. 82 00:05:22,697 --> 00:05:24,448 Okay. 83 00:05:24,658 --> 00:05:25,741 I'm coming. 84 00:05:27,077 --> 00:05:28,744 Where's your shortstop from? 85 00:05:28,912 --> 00:05:30,079 California. 86 00:05:30,247 --> 00:05:32,414 Sure got a mouth on him. 87 00:05:40,131 --> 00:05:42,174 [BOTH GRUNT] 88 00:05:42,342 --> 00:05:43,384 UMPIRE: Safe! 89 00:05:56,648 --> 00:05:59,775 MAN [ON RADIO]: Discussions concerning Japan's offer of surrender. 90 00:05:59,943 --> 00:06:02,403 Washington, London, Moscow, and Chungking... 91 00:06:02,571 --> 00:06:04,613 ...now framing their decision. 92 00:06:04,781 --> 00:06:08,117 When this decision will be communicated to Tokyo via the government's... 93 00:06:08,285 --> 00:06:10,619 - Fill her up? - Yes, sir. 94 00:06:13,707 --> 00:06:16,458 MAN 1: You boys heading out? MAN 2: Uh, Chicago. 95 00:06:16,668 --> 00:06:18,419 MAN 1: Chicago, huh? Heh. 96 00:06:19,045 --> 00:06:22,298 - You boys get around. - Yeah, we sure do. 97 00:06:24,384 --> 00:06:27,553 - Hey. Hey, you, where you going? JACKIE: To the toilet. 98 00:06:28,430 --> 00:06:31,390 Hell, come on, boy. You know you can't go in there. 99 00:06:40,275 --> 00:06:42,109 Them Cokes are a nickel. 100 00:06:52,120 --> 00:06:53,621 Take that hose out of the tank. 101 00:06:53,788 --> 00:06:55,497 - Robinson. - What? 102 00:06:56,166 --> 00:06:57,958 I said take it out. 103 00:06:59,002 --> 00:07:01,670 We'll get our 99 gallons of gas someplace else. 104 00:07:15,769 --> 00:07:18,520 All right, then. Go on. 105 00:07:18,813 --> 00:07:20,439 Go on! Use it. 106 00:07:24,819 --> 00:07:26,487 Roy Campanella. 107 00:07:26,655 --> 00:07:31,158 Hell of a player. He's too sweet. They'd eat him alive. 108 00:07:31,326 --> 00:07:32,785 SUKEFORTH: All right. 109 00:07:32,953 --> 00:07:36,288 Oh, sorry. Oh, wait. Sorry. 110 00:07:37,791 --> 00:07:39,708 - Satchel Paige, then. RICKEY: He's too old. 111 00:07:40,210 --> 00:07:42,378 We need a player with a future, not a past. 112 00:07:44,464 --> 00:07:45,923 Here. 113 00:07:46,091 --> 00:07:47,800 Jack Roosevelt Robinson. 114 00:07:48,635 --> 00:07:53,389 Four-sport college man, out of UCLA. That means he's played with white boys. 115 00:07:53,807 --> 00:07:56,725 Playing for the Kansas City Monarchs. 116 00:07:56,893 --> 00:08:00,396 Twenty-six years old. He's batting .350. Three-fifty. 117 00:08:01,523 --> 00:08:03,357 Methodist. 118 00:08:03,525 --> 00:08:04,858 Commissioned Army officer. 119 00:08:05,026 --> 00:08:06,360 He was court-martialed. 120 00:08:07,529 --> 00:08:09,071 SUKEFORTH: He's a troublemaker. 121 00:08:09,280 --> 00:08:11,573 Well, he argues with umpires. 122 00:08:11,741 --> 00:08:13,534 A quick temper is his reputation. 123 00:08:13,702 --> 00:08:15,536 PARROTT: Well, what was he court-martialed for? 124 00:08:15,704 --> 00:08:19,999 RICKEY: Wouldn't sit in the back of a military bus. Fort Hood, Texas. 125 00:08:20,166 --> 00:08:23,085 Driver asked him to, uh, move back. 126 00:08:23,253 --> 00:08:24,628 [SCOFFS] 127 00:08:24,796 --> 00:08:26,755 MPs had to take him off. 128 00:08:27,716 --> 00:08:28,841 There, you see? 129 00:08:29,009 --> 00:08:32,177 I see he resents segregation. 130 00:08:34,305 --> 00:08:37,683 If he were white, we'd call that spirit. 131 00:08:38,351 --> 00:08:39,685 Robinson's a Methodist. 132 00:08:40,603 --> 00:08:43,772 I'm a Methodist. God's a Methodist. 133 00:08:43,940 --> 00:08:47,067 We can't go wrong. Find him. 134 00:08:47,819 --> 00:08:49,403 Bring him here. 135 00:08:49,571 --> 00:08:54,616 SUKEFORTH: How are you, fellas? I'm looking for your, uh, shortstop. 136 00:09:01,958 --> 00:09:03,125 You Jackie Robinson? 137 00:09:05,712 --> 00:09:07,463 Who are you? 138 00:09:10,633 --> 00:09:11,925 JACKIE: Mr. Rickey. 139 00:09:12,761 --> 00:09:14,219 What's this about? 140 00:09:28,985 --> 00:09:31,612 This is about baseball, Jackie. 141 00:09:34,365 --> 00:09:38,660 I see you starting in spring with our affiliate in Montreal. 142 00:09:39,996 --> 00:09:41,955 If you make it there... 143 00:09:43,625 --> 00:09:45,667 ...we'll try you down here... 144 00:09:46,169 --> 00:09:47,252 ...with the Dodgers. 145 00:09:49,422 --> 00:09:51,965 With the white Brooklyn Dodgers. 146 00:09:52,133 --> 00:09:53,509 [SCOFFS] 147 00:09:53,676 --> 00:09:55,511 Hmm. 148 00:09:55,678 --> 00:09:58,472 I'll pay you $600 a month. 149 00:09:59,182 --> 00:10:03,769 And a $3500 bonus when you sign the contract. 150 00:10:03,937 --> 00:10:04,978 That agreeable? 151 00:10:06,439 --> 00:10:09,441 - Yes, that's fine but... - There's one condition. 152 00:10:09,734 --> 00:10:13,779 I know you can hit behind the runner. That you can read a pitch. 153 00:10:14,114 --> 00:10:16,323 One question is... 154 00:10:16,491 --> 00:10:18,534 ...can you control your temper? 155 00:10:19,452 --> 00:10:20,494 My temper? 156 00:10:20,662 --> 00:10:22,955 Yes, your temper! What are you, deaf? 157 00:10:23,706 --> 00:10:28,710 A black man in white baseball, heh, can you imagine the reaction? 158 00:10:28,878 --> 00:10:31,004 The vitriol? 159 00:10:33,633 --> 00:10:38,554 Dodgers check into a hotel, a, uh, a decent, good hotel. 160 00:10:38,721 --> 00:10:41,056 You're worn out from the road. 161 00:10:41,224 --> 00:10:44,935 Some clerk won't give you the pen to sign in with. 162 00:10:45,103 --> 00:10:49,690 "We got no room for you, boy. Not even down in the coal bin where you belong." 163 00:10:49,858 --> 00:10:53,819 Team stops at a restaurant. Waiter won't take your order. 164 00:10:53,987 --> 00:10:57,865 "Didn't you see the sign on the door? No niggers allowed." 165 00:10:58,032 --> 00:11:01,827 What are you gonna do then? Fight him? Ruin all my plans? 166 00:11:03,580 --> 00:11:06,039 Answer me, you black son of a bitch! 167 00:11:11,838 --> 00:11:14,590 You want a player who doesn't have the guts to fight back? 168 00:11:16,342 --> 00:11:17,718 No. 169 00:11:19,095 --> 00:11:20,596 No. 170 00:11:21,472 --> 00:11:26,059 I want a player who's got the guts not to fight back. 171 00:11:27,478 --> 00:11:29,771 People aren't gonna like this. 172 00:11:30,231 --> 00:11:34,026 They're gonna do anything to get you to react. 173 00:11:34,194 --> 00:11:38,113 Echo a curse with a curse and, uh, they'll hear only yours. 174 00:11:38,281 --> 00:11:42,951 Follow a blow with a blow and they'll say, "The Negro lost his temper." 175 00:11:43,119 --> 00:11:46,163 That "The Negro does not belong." 176 00:11:46,331 --> 00:11:48,624 Your enemy will be out in force... 177 00:11:48,791 --> 00:11:52,252 ...and you cannot meet him on his own low ground. 178 00:11:52,712 --> 00:11:56,965 We win with hitting, running, fielding. Only that. 179 00:11:57,133 --> 00:12:01,303 We win if the world is convinced of two things: 180 00:12:01,471 --> 00:12:05,807 That you are a fine gentleman and a great baseball player. 181 00:12:10,230 --> 00:12:12,522 Like our Savior... 182 00:12:13,066 --> 00:12:15,150 ...you gotta have the guts... 183 00:12:15,777 --> 00:12:17,653 ...to turn the other cheek. 184 00:12:18,613 --> 00:12:20,405 Can you do it? 185 00:12:36,839 --> 00:12:40,550 You give me a uniform... 186 00:12:42,595 --> 00:12:47,182 ...you give me a, heh, number on my back... 187 00:12:50,353 --> 00:12:52,354 ...and I'll give you the guts. 188 00:12:53,982 --> 00:12:55,023 [PHONE RINGING] 189 00:12:59,320 --> 00:13:00,445 Hello? 190 00:13:00,613 --> 00:13:01,989 JACKIE [OVER PHONE]: Rae... 191 00:13:02,156 --> 00:13:03,323 [CHUCKLES] 192 00:13:03,491 --> 00:13:04,992 Jack. 193 00:13:06,577 --> 00:13:08,036 I'm in Brooklyn. 194 00:13:09,580 --> 00:13:11,832 Brooklyn? For what? 195 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,709 Uh... 196 00:13:13,876 --> 00:13:16,795 I don't want to say on the phone. 197 00:13:17,213 --> 00:13:20,674 In fact, I'm not supposed to tell anyone. 198 00:13:21,634 --> 00:13:25,554 What's going on? Aren't you supposed to be playing in Chicago? 199 00:13:27,515 --> 00:13:30,684 We've been tested, you and me. 200 00:13:32,228 --> 00:13:35,689 [OVER PHONE] We've done everything the right way. We have. 201 00:13:36,232 --> 00:13:41,111 Me trying to make money, you finishing school. 202 00:13:42,030 --> 00:13:43,739 We don't owe the world a thing. 203 00:13:44,198 --> 00:13:45,615 [OVER PHONE] Only each other. 204 00:13:45,783 --> 00:13:49,578 Jack, what are you talking about? What is going on? What happened? 205 00:13:50,747 --> 00:13:52,414 Will you marry me, Rae? 206 00:13:56,419 --> 00:13:57,919 Absolutely. 207 00:13:58,629 --> 00:14:00,339 [LAUGHS] 208 00:14:00,506 --> 00:14:01,923 Yes. Yes. 209 00:14:04,552 --> 00:14:05,594 When? 210 00:14:05,762 --> 00:14:07,512 Um... 211 00:14:07,680 --> 00:14:09,765 How about right now? 212 00:14:14,937 --> 00:14:17,022 Did my mom look happy? 213 00:14:17,899 --> 00:14:21,401 Yes. You know your mother loves me. 214 00:14:22,195 --> 00:14:24,279 Did my gram look happy? 215 00:14:24,655 --> 00:14:26,198 Yes. 216 00:14:29,786 --> 00:14:31,203 My brother look happy? 217 00:14:34,290 --> 00:14:36,333 - Heh, your brother? - Ha, ha. 218 00:14:37,293 --> 00:14:41,963 Everyone looked happy. I've never seen so many happy-looking people. 219 00:14:44,717 --> 00:14:46,676 Did Jack Robinson look happy? 220 00:14:51,808 --> 00:14:53,683 What if I can't make you happy? 221 00:14:55,061 --> 00:14:56,645 Too late. 222 00:14:57,063 --> 00:14:58,814 You already do. 223 00:15:00,441 --> 00:15:02,484 It's you and me, Rae. 224 00:15:08,074 --> 00:15:09,866 Ooh, ha, ha. 225 00:15:10,034 --> 00:15:12,035 Um... 226 00:15:12,495 --> 00:15:14,746 - Till the wheels fall off. - Hmm. 227 00:15:16,332 --> 00:15:19,167 Oh, Jack, the world is waiting for us. 228 00:15:19,335 --> 00:15:22,754 The world can wait one more night. 229 00:15:24,340 --> 00:15:26,842 Are you coming, Mrs. Robinson? 230 00:15:29,137 --> 00:15:31,680 I'd follow you anywhere, Mr. Robinson. 231 00:15:32,265 --> 00:15:33,807 Okay. 232 00:15:35,351 --> 00:15:37,102 Okay. 233 00:15:45,736 --> 00:15:48,029 WOMAN [ON PA]: Flight to Pensacola leaves in an hour. 234 00:15:48,197 --> 00:15:50,532 Flight to Pensacola leaves in an hour. 235 00:15:50,867 --> 00:15:55,745 "Flight to Pensacola leaves in an hour. Flight to Pensacola leaves in an hour." 236 00:15:57,540 --> 00:15:59,040 Are you okay? 237 00:16:00,501 --> 00:16:02,669 I've just never seen one before. 238 00:16:05,047 --> 00:16:06,381 JACKIE: Oh. 239 00:16:07,717 --> 00:16:10,677 Yeah, we're not in Pasadena anymore. 240 00:16:15,349 --> 00:16:16,892 Rae? 241 00:16:18,352 --> 00:16:19,394 Rae? 242 00:16:22,148 --> 00:16:23,732 Rae! 243 00:16:29,489 --> 00:16:31,656 Oh, boy. 244 00:16:35,536 --> 00:16:37,746 We have to lighten the plane. 245 00:16:38,539 --> 00:16:41,041 There's some bad weather east of here. 246 00:16:41,209 --> 00:16:43,919 A heavy plane is dangerous. 247 00:16:45,588 --> 00:16:47,547 So someone'll have to cancel. 248 00:16:47,715 --> 00:16:51,760 Look, I'm with the Brooklyn Dodger organization. 249 00:16:51,928 --> 00:16:53,303 I have to get down to Daytona. 250 00:16:53,471 --> 00:16:56,097 I'm supposed to report to spring training in the morning. 251 00:16:56,265 --> 00:16:59,893 WOMAN 1: We'll do our best to get you there by tomorrow, but it might be the day after. 252 00:17:00,061 --> 00:17:02,270 - Jack. WOMAN 2: Right this way. 253 00:17:06,567 --> 00:17:07,776 You gave away our seats? 254 00:17:10,696 --> 00:17:12,864 You get us back on that plane. 255 00:17:13,783 --> 00:17:16,201 You get us back on that plane right now. 256 00:17:18,079 --> 00:17:19,913 Do you wanna call the sheriff... 257 00:17:20,373 --> 00:17:21,957 ...or should I? 258 00:17:40,434 --> 00:17:41,768 MAN: Watch your step. 259 00:17:41,936 --> 00:17:44,271 Oop, there he is. There's my boy. 260 00:17:50,444 --> 00:17:53,113 Folks, stand back, we'll get the bags out. 261 00:17:55,616 --> 00:17:56,658 Jackie Robinson. 262 00:17:59,412 --> 00:18:00,829 Wendell Smith. 263 00:18:02,832 --> 00:18:04,040 Pittsburgh Courier. 264 00:18:04,792 --> 00:18:05,917 A reporter? 265 00:18:07,712 --> 00:18:08,920 [CHUCKLES] 266 00:18:09,088 --> 00:18:12,841 Mr. Rickey sent me to meet you. I'm gonna be your Boswell. 267 00:18:13,884 --> 00:18:15,051 My who? 268 00:18:15,219 --> 00:18:16,469 SMITH: Your chronicler. 269 00:18:16,887 --> 00:18:18,847 Your advance man. 270 00:18:19,181 --> 00:18:21,474 Hell, even your chauffeur. 271 00:18:21,642 --> 00:18:22,976 Mrs. Robinson. 272 00:18:23,144 --> 00:18:24,519 It's Rachel. 273 00:18:24,979 --> 00:18:27,314 Man, you two looked wiped out. 274 00:18:29,442 --> 00:18:30,525 You got a car? 275 00:18:30,693 --> 00:18:32,444 Uh-huh. 276 00:18:34,614 --> 00:18:39,367 SMITH: Brooklyn plays downtown. Montreal just a few blocks from here. 277 00:18:54,759 --> 00:18:56,885 Joe and Duff Harris live here. 278 00:18:57,637 --> 00:19:01,389 He gets out the Negro vote. He does a lot of good for colored people. 279 00:19:01,766 --> 00:19:04,142 Now, Mr. Rickey set it up himself. 280 00:19:05,227 --> 00:19:07,729 "If the Robinsons can't stay at the hotels... 281 00:19:07,897 --> 00:19:10,940 ...they should stay someplace that represents something." 282 00:19:11,192 --> 00:19:13,985 You'll stay here all but a few days at the end of the week... 283 00:19:14,153 --> 00:19:18,907 ...when the Dodger organization goes to Sanford. It's about 45 minutes away. 284 00:19:19,367 --> 00:19:20,659 You'll stay here, Rachel. 285 00:19:20,826 --> 00:19:23,828 This'll be your home when Jackie has to travel. 286 00:19:25,790 --> 00:19:27,582 Uh, where are the other wives staying? 287 00:19:27,750 --> 00:19:30,001 Welcome to Daytona Beach. 288 00:19:30,711 --> 00:19:33,046 - There are no other wives. WOMAN: You must be Jackie. 289 00:19:33,214 --> 00:19:36,299 You're the only one that Mr. Rickey allowed to spring training. 290 00:19:38,844 --> 00:19:41,429 - Thank you. - Mm-hm. After you. 291 00:19:43,516 --> 00:19:44,557 MAN 1: Come on, now, skip. 292 00:19:44,725 --> 00:19:46,768 MAN 2: All right, here we go, boys! 293 00:19:47,353 --> 00:19:49,854 - I got it! I got it! - I got it! 294 00:19:51,565 --> 00:19:52,941 That was a pretty big hop, there. 295 00:19:53,109 --> 00:19:54,359 - You got the hop! - Ha, ha. 296 00:19:54,527 --> 00:19:58,279 Spring training. It's where we work out our differences. 297 00:20:09,208 --> 00:20:10,625 DUROCHER: All right! 298 00:20:10,793 --> 00:20:13,962 You boys continue to pretend you're ballplayers. 299 00:20:14,672 --> 00:20:16,631 - Morning, Leo. - Good morning, Mr. Rickey. 300 00:20:17,550 --> 00:20:18,758 How are they doing? 301 00:20:18,926 --> 00:20:22,637 They're rusty, but we'll have them oiled up in no time, ready to go. 302 00:20:22,805 --> 00:20:24,264 Oop. 303 00:20:29,311 --> 00:20:31,020 First day of spring training. 304 00:20:32,106 --> 00:20:34,858 Pittsburgh Courier readers need to know how it feels. 305 00:20:35,693 --> 00:20:36,985 It's okay. 306 00:20:39,071 --> 00:20:41,072 That's not exactly a headline. 307 00:20:41,866 --> 00:20:43,366 It's all I got. 308 00:20:44,869 --> 00:20:49,497 Look, Jack, right now, it's just me asking you. 309 00:20:49,665 --> 00:20:52,834 But there's gonna be The New York Times and the Sporting News. 310 00:20:53,002 --> 00:20:56,337 - You should think about it. - If they ask something, I'll answer it. 311 00:20:56,505 --> 00:20:58,131 Okay, well here's one for you: 312 00:20:58,299 --> 00:21:00,884 What if one of these white pitchers throws at you? 313 00:21:04,847 --> 00:21:08,349 Look, they're gonna try to get under your skin. You need to be ready. 314 00:21:08,517 --> 00:21:10,310 Listen, listen. 315 00:21:11,771 --> 00:21:13,062 You know... 316 00:21:13,230 --> 00:21:15,064 You know how when you're at the plate... 317 00:21:15,232 --> 00:21:17,692 ...you want to see the ball come in slow? 318 00:21:18,152 --> 00:21:20,987 You want to see these questions come in slow too. 319 00:21:24,867 --> 00:21:28,703 Hey, Jackie. Jackie, you think you can make it with these white boys? 320 00:21:28,871 --> 00:21:33,958 Uh, I had no problems with white men in the service or at UCLA. 321 00:21:34,126 --> 00:21:37,045 What you gonna do if one of these pitchers throws at your head? 322 00:21:37,213 --> 00:21:38,713 Yeah, Jack. 323 00:21:42,218 --> 00:21:43,885 - I'll duck. - Heh, that's a good one. 324 00:21:44,053 --> 00:21:46,054 MAN: Hey, Jack, what's your natural position? 325 00:21:47,348 --> 00:21:49,182 I've been playing shortstop. 326 00:21:49,350 --> 00:21:51,935 Are you after Pee Wee Reese's job? 327 00:21:52,102 --> 00:21:53,728 JACKIE: Uh... 328 00:21:53,896 --> 00:21:55,730 Reese plays for Brooklyn. 329 00:21:56,232 --> 00:21:57,941 I'm still trying to make Montreal. 330 00:21:58,108 --> 00:22:01,653 Hey, Jack. Hey, Jack, is this about politics? 331 00:22:01,821 --> 00:22:03,029 It's about getting paid. 332 00:22:03,197 --> 00:22:06,241 MAN: "About getting paid." Hear what he said? "It's about getting paid." 333 00:22:06,408 --> 00:22:07,534 He's gotta be kidding. 334 00:22:07,743 --> 00:22:09,786 Yeah. Good luck, Hop. 335 00:22:12,248 --> 00:22:15,124 Clay, Jackie Robinson. 336 00:22:15,292 --> 00:22:19,921 Jackie, I'd like you to meet Clay Hopper. Manager of the Montreal Royals. 337 00:22:20,089 --> 00:22:22,465 Jack. They call me Hop. 338 00:22:22,675 --> 00:22:26,427 Now, we ain't doing much today. Just tossing the ball around, hitting a few. 339 00:22:26,595 --> 00:22:30,014 You can probably toss with those fellows over there. 340 00:22:30,182 --> 00:22:32,100 Jorgensen, come here! 341 00:22:40,776 --> 00:22:43,778 You're not playing him at shortstop, huh, Clay? 342 00:22:43,946 --> 00:22:47,532 Oh, he's getting by on a quick release. His arm's too weak for short. 343 00:22:47,700 --> 00:22:50,076 I think second base is his spot. 344 00:22:51,078 --> 00:22:52,412 I agree. 345 00:22:54,373 --> 00:22:55,707 Clay... 346 00:22:56,375 --> 00:23:01,004 ...I need you to get the other players to act like gentlemen around him. 347 00:23:01,171 --> 00:23:03,047 Treat him like they would any other teammate. 348 00:23:03,215 --> 00:23:04,299 Hmm, mm-hm. 349 00:23:04,466 --> 00:23:08,094 - Be natural, work together in harmony. - Mm-hm. 350 00:23:11,307 --> 00:23:12,307 [GRUNTS] 351 00:23:14,268 --> 00:23:15,643 [UMPIRE YELLS THEN RICKEY CHUCKLES] 352 00:23:15,811 --> 00:23:18,229 MAN 1: Got the double up! 353 00:23:18,397 --> 00:23:21,107 That was practically superhuman. 354 00:23:21,275 --> 00:23:23,151 Heh, "superhuman"? 355 00:23:23,319 --> 00:23:25,403 I mean, don't get carried away, Mr. Rickey. 356 00:23:25,571 --> 00:23:27,572 That's still a nigger out there. 357 00:23:31,702 --> 00:23:35,163 Come on in now. Grab a bat. Who's up? 358 00:23:35,623 --> 00:23:37,582 MAN 2: Nice job, boys! 359 00:23:40,210 --> 00:23:44,923 Clay, I realize that attitude is part of your cultural heritage. 360 00:23:45,090 --> 00:23:49,677 That you practically nursed race prejudice at your mother's breast... 361 00:23:49,845 --> 00:23:51,888 ...so I'll let that go. 362 00:23:53,515 --> 00:23:56,309 But I will tell you this: 363 00:23:56,477 --> 00:24:01,147 You will either manage Robinson fairly and correctly... 364 00:24:01,523 --> 00:24:04,651 ...or you, sir, can be unemployed. 365 00:24:08,614 --> 00:24:10,156 Yes, sir. 366 00:24:10,741 --> 00:24:13,368 MAN 3: Let's go! Come on, guys, let's go! 367 00:24:13,661 --> 00:24:15,912 Way to turn two, Jackie. 368 00:24:25,172 --> 00:24:27,215 BROCK: Well, well, lookie here. 369 00:24:28,217 --> 00:24:31,386 Jackie, I'm Mr. Brock. 370 00:24:32,596 --> 00:24:34,639 Welcome to Sanford, Florida. 371 00:24:34,807 --> 00:24:36,641 Thank you for having us. 372 00:24:36,809 --> 00:24:40,186 The day belongs to decent-minded people. 373 00:24:41,939 --> 00:24:44,399 - Wendell, always good to see you. - You as well. 374 00:24:44,566 --> 00:24:47,068 Yeah, well, the wife's inside cooking. 375 00:24:47,236 --> 00:24:50,196 You know what she asked me? She asked me this morning: 376 00:24:50,739 --> 00:24:53,032 What do you serve when a hero's coming to dinner? 377 00:24:53,200 --> 00:24:56,411 Heh, um, Mr. Brock, I'm just a ballplayer. 378 00:24:56,578 --> 00:24:57,704 Oh, no, no. 379 00:24:57,871 --> 00:25:01,833 You tell that to all the little colored boys playing baseball in Florida today. 380 00:25:02,001 --> 00:25:05,294 To them, you a hero. 381 00:25:18,142 --> 00:25:20,268 MAN 1: Here you go, ma'am. RACHAEL: Thank you, sir. 382 00:25:20,978 --> 00:25:22,061 Here you go. 383 00:25:22,229 --> 00:25:24,731 MAN 2: Scorecards, get your scorecards here! 384 00:25:26,984 --> 00:25:29,777 Scorecards here! Get your scorecards here! 385 00:25:30,946 --> 00:25:33,781 Ed! You stay where I can see you. 386 00:25:33,949 --> 00:25:36,617 Mom, I'm 10 years old! 387 00:25:36,785 --> 00:25:38,453 Come on. 388 00:25:41,331 --> 00:25:44,459 MAN 3 [ON PA]: Welcome to the inner-league game between the Brooklyn Dodgers... 389 00:25:44,626 --> 00:25:47,211 ...and their Minor League affiliate, the Montreal Royals. 390 00:25:48,589 --> 00:25:49,672 [CROWD CHEERING] 391 00:25:49,840 --> 00:25:51,674 MAN 4: There you go, Pee Wee! 392 00:25:51,842 --> 00:25:53,801 MAN 3 [ON PA]: Now coming to bat for the Royals... 393 00:25:53,969 --> 00:25:56,137 ...number nine, Jackie Robinson. 394 00:25:56,305 --> 00:25:57,889 [CROWD BOOING] 395 00:25:58,057 --> 00:25:59,474 MAN 5: Get out of here! 396 00:25:59,641 --> 00:26:01,976 Stand up tall, Jackie! 397 00:26:03,395 --> 00:26:04,562 MAN 6: Get out, nigger! 398 00:26:04,730 --> 00:26:07,315 Jack's got a thick skin. He'll be okay. 399 00:26:09,026 --> 00:26:10,610 Well, how about you? 400 00:26:11,487 --> 00:26:12,987 I better get one in a hurry, heh. 401 00:26:13,155 --> 00:26:14,614 MAN 7: Have pride, Jackie! 402 00:26:20,079 --> 00:26:23,081 Look. Look, there he is, black as the ace of spades! 403 00:26:23,248 --> 00:26:26,626 Hey, nigger boy! What are you doing playing baseball? 404 00:26:26,794 --> 00:26:28,044 MAN 8: Hit a home run, Jackie! 405 00:26:28,212 --> 00:26:32,006 Please, God, let Jackie show them what we can do. 406 00:26:33,342 --> 00:26:35,468 - Please. MAN 9: All right, now, Jackie Robinson! 407 00:26:35,636 --> 00:26:36,761 WOMAN: Let's go, Jackie! 408 00:26:54,613 --> 00:26:56,072 MAN 10: Come on, Jackie! 409 00:26:57,324 --> 00:26:58,366 UMPIRE: Ball! 410 00:26:58,534 --> 00:26:59,534 [CROWD CHEERING] 411 00:27:06,792 --> 00:27:07,875 [BOOING] 412 00:27:08,043 --> 00:27:11,212 They're giving you a chance! Do something about it! 413 00:27:14,383 --> 00:27:16,884 MAN 11: Let's go, Higbe! Shut him down right here! 414 00:27:18,720 --> 00:27:20,263 UMPIRE: Ball! 415 00:27:23,976 --> 00:27:25,977 Durocher, tell him to throw some strikes! 416 00:27:26,145 --> 00:27:27,228 Let him hit! 417 00:27:27,396 --> 00:27:28,896 Come on now, come on now! 418 00:27:29,064 --> 00:27:31,357 MAN 12: He ain't scared of you, Higbe! 419 00:27:32,234 --> 00:27:33,860 MAN 13: You show him, Jackie! 420 00:27:36,071 --> 00:27:37,155 UMPIRE: Ball! 421 00:27:37,322 --> 00:27:38,364 [CROWD CHEERS] 422 00:27:38,907 --> 00:27:41,951 Come on, rook. Ain't you gonna swing at something? 423 00:27:42,119 --> 00:27:46,247 Higbe, just settle down. Let's get the ball over the plate now, all right? 424 00:27:53,797 --> 00:27:55,381 UMPIRE: Ball four! 425 00:27:57,593 --> 00:28:00,136 MAN 14: You stink, Higbe! 426 00:28:00,888 --> 00:28:02,680 [ALL CHEERING] 427 00:28:02,848 --> 00:28:04,223 It's just a walk. 428 00:28:04,641 --> 00:28:06,684 Ha, ha, who can blame them? 429 00:28:07,436 --> 00:28:08,477 MAN 15: Good job, Jackie. 430 00:28:08,645 --> 00:28:11,606 MAN 3 [ON PA]: Now coming to bat for the Royals... 431 00:28:11,773 --> 00:28:13,608 ...number 3, Spider Jorgensen. 432 00:28:18,238 --> 00:28:19,322 MAN 16: Let's go, Hig! 433 00:28:19,489 --> 00:28:21,282 All right, Higbe, shake it off, there. 434 00:28:21,450 --> 00:28:23,784 We got this, boy. We got this, boy. Let's do it. 435 00:28:27,372 --> 00:28:30,291 Well, throw it over there! What are you waiting for? 436 00:28:32,127 --> 00:28:33,711 UMPIRE: Safe! 437 00:28:33,879 --> 00:28:35,213 [CHEERING] 438 00:28:35,380 --> 00:28:36,964 MAN 17: Come on, pop up, Jack. 439 00:28:44,640 --> 00:28:45,681 [SIGHS] 440 00:29:00,155 --> 00:29:01,781 UMPIRE: Ball one! 441 00:29:02,741 --> 00:29:04,075 [UMPIRE YELLS THEN CROWD CHEERING] 442 00:29:04,243 --> 00:29:05,826 Yeah, Jackie! 443 00:29:18,924 --> 00:29:20,800 MAN 18: Heads up, Jack. Get the sign. 444 00:29:32,271 --> 00:29:33,938 BRAGAN: He's going! MAN 19: Runner! Runner! 445 00:29:34,147 --> 00:29:35,690 BRAGAN: Come on, move! MAN 20: Get back! 446 00:29:35,857 --> 00:29:37,608 HIGBE: Get him, Schultzy! Get him, Schultzy! 447 00:29:39,695 --> 00:29:41,028 SCHULTZ: Here we go! 448 00:29:41,196 --> 00:29:42,989 STANKY: What are you gonna do now? Come on! 449 00:29:43,156 --> 00:29:44,323 BRAGAN: Outside! Outside! 450 00:29:44,491 --> 00:29:47,201 STANKY: On your horse, Bragan! On your horse! Outside! 451 00:29:47,369 --> 00:29:50,037 - Now! BRAGAN: Go, Stanky! Go, Stank! 452 00:29:52,666 --> 00:29:53,708 Ooh. 453 00:29:53,875 --> 00:29:54,917 [CHEERING] 454 00:29:56,336 --> 00:29:58,546 Hey, all right! 455 00:30:34,124 --> 00:30:36,250 Hey! Don't you know nothing? 456 00:30:36,877 --> 00:30:38,878 You're supposed to get back when I step off. 457 00:30:44,301 --> 00:30:47,511 What are you doing? You can dance with him later! Focus on the plate! 458 00:30:47,679 --> 00:30:52,016 Come on, now! Work the plate! Work the plate! 459 00:31:00,525 --> 00:31:04,111 Come on, Higbe, don't worry about the runner. Get this guy at the plate. 460 00:31:07,991 --> 00:31:09,200 UMPIRE: Timeout! 461 00:31:09,368 --> 00:31:10,493 That's a balk. 462 00:31:10,660 --> 00:31:12,787 Runner, take home. 463 00:31:14,081 --> 00:31:15,956 [CHEERING] 464 00:31:16,708 --> 00:31:18,250 Son of a bitch. 465 00:31:22,339 --> 00:31:24,298 He didn't come to play, he came to kill. 466 00:31:24,466 --> 00:31:25,508 [WHISTLES] 467 00:31:27,427 --> 00:31:29,428 What happened? I don't understand. 468 00:31:29,596 --> 00:31:33,724 The pitcher dropped the ball. It's a balk. Therefore, Jackie scores. 469 00:31:33,892 --> 00:31:35,476 But he didn't do anything. 470 00:31:35,644 --> 00:31:39,855 Oh, Mama, yes, he did. He discombobulated the man. 471 00:31:40,023 --> 00:31:42,358 He... What? 472 00:31:42,984 --> 00:31:44,819 BROCK: Phew. 473 00:31:46,154 --> 00:31:48,406 I hope Jackie's sleeping all right. 474 00:31:48,657 --> 00:31:52,660 Chasing baseballs in the sun all day? Put me in my grave. 475 00:31:52,828 --> 00:31:54,161 [BOTH LAUGH] 476 00:31:58,041 --> 00:32:01,919 - How they treating him out there? - Well, they treat him okay. 477 00:32:02,212 --> 00:32:04,255 As far as I can see. 478 00:32:10,137 --> 00:32:13,389 Well, you can find good people every place. 479 00:32:14,933 --> 00:32:17,101 Even here in Sanford. 480 00:32:20,313 --> 00:32:21,689 Is he in there? 481 00:32:24,276 --> 00:32:26,652 Who is it that you're looking for? 482 00:32:26,820 --> 00:32:28,446 The Nigra ballplayer. 483 00:32:28,613 --> 00:32:30,322 Is he in there? 484 00:32:35,537 --> 00:32:37,621 He's asleep right now. 485 00:32:38,540 --> 00:32:40,166 Maybe you wanna come back in the morning. 486 00:32:40,333 --> 00:32:41,375 [CHUCKLES] 487 00:32:41,543 --> 00:32:43,752 No, I ain't coming back. 488 00:32:44,087 --> 00:32:46,380 Other fellas is coming. 489 00:32:47,340 --> 00:32:50,801 And they ain't happy that he's staying here in Sanford... 490 00:32:50,969 --> 00:32:53,929 ...playing ball with white boys. 491 00:32:56,141 --> 00:33:00,269 - Now, let me tell you something, sir. - No, you listen to me, young man. 492 00:33:00,479 --> 00:33:03,814 You best just skedaddle on out of here. 493 00:33:04,107 --> 00:33:07,610 Because if they get here and he's still here... 494 00:33:08,028 --> 00:33:09,653 ...there's gonna be trouble. 495 00:33:10,363 --> 00:33:11,906 You understand? 496 00:33:12,365 --> 00:33:13,782 Trouble. 497 00:33:14,326 --> 00:33:16,911 Trouble, trouble, trouble. 498 00:33:17,078 --> 00:33:18,078 [MAN CHUCKLES] 499 00:33:20,874 --> 00:33:22,291 Mr. Brock. 500 00:33:24,669 --> 00:33:26,629 May I please use your telephone? 501 00:33:26,922 --> 00:33:29,298 Wake him up and get him out of there. 502 00:33:29,466 --> 00:33:34,178 Put him in the car and, uh, start driving to Daytona Beach. Now. 503 00:33:34,387 --> 00:33:36,847 Uh, oh, and, uh, Wendell... 504 00:33:37,015 --> 00:33:43,395 ...under no circumstances are you to tell him what this is about, uh... 505 00:33:44,064 --> 00:33:47,775 I don't want him getting it in his head... 506 00:33:47,943 --> 00:33:49,944 ...to stay there and fight. 507 00:34:22,769 --> 00:34:24,144 MAN 1: Where's he at? 508 00:34:24,312 --> 00:34:27,064 MAN 2: I don't know. Think he's getting another one. 509 00:34:27,482 --> 00:34:29,733 MAN 1: Hey, Jim. You escorting that boy out of town? 510 00:34:29,901 --> 00:34:30,985 MAN 2: Hey, look at this. 511 00:34:31,152 --> 00:34:32,778 What's that? 512 00:34:32,946 --> 00:34:34,363 [COUNTRY MUSIC PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS] 513 00:34:37,409 --> 00:34:38,701 What's he want? 514 00:34:41,871 --> 00:34:43,831 [TIRES SCREECHING AND HORN HONKING] 515 00:34:43,999 --> 00:34:45,666 Hey, hey, hey! 516 00:34:47,168 --> 00:34:49,169 [SIGHS] 517 00:34:49,671 --> 00:34:51,171 What the hell, Wendell? 518 00:34:51,339 --> 00:34:53,757 A man came by while you was asleep. 519 00:34:53,925 --> 00:34:55,467 He said more men were coming. 520 00:34:55,635 --> 00:34:57,177 It might have been those fellas. 521 00:34:57,345 --> 00:35:00,014 Mr. Rickey said to get you to Daytona Beach ASAP. 522 00:35:01,057 --> 00:35:02,516 Why didn't you say so? 523 00:35:02,684 --> 00:35:06,520 Mr. Rickey was afraid you wouldn't leave. You'd want to stay there and fight. 524 00:35:06,688 --> 00:35:09,148 [LAUGHING] 525 00:35:09,316 --> 00:35:11,775 Man, what in the hell are you laughing at? 526 00:35:11,943 --> 00:35:15,112 I thought you woke me because I was cut from the team. 527 00:35:15,280 --> 00:35:17,740 [JACKIE LAUGHING] 528 00:35:21,161 --> 00:35:23,412 You got a strange sense of humor, man. 529 00:35:25,332 --> 00:35:26,540 [CROWD APPLAUDING AND CHEERING] 530 00:35:29,794 --> 00:35:33,380 MAN 1: Two, two, two! Take him back. Throw him out now! 531 00:35:35,800 --> 00:35:36,842 UMPIRE: Safe! 532 00:35:37,010 --> 00:35:39,011 [CHEERING] 533 00:35:42,432 --> 00:35:44,350 MAN 2: You're too fast for them, Jackie! 534 00:35:44,517 --> 00:35:46,602 All right, way to go. Way to go, boy! 535 00:35:46,770 --> 00:35:48,437 MAN 3: Get that nigger off the field! 536 00:35:48,605 --> 00:35:51,315 Come on, Spider, bring him in. Let's go. 537 00:36:02,285 --> 00:36:03,494 MAN 4: We got him. 538 00:36:11,336 --> 00:36:13,212 MAN 5: Four! Four! Four! 539 00:36:13,380 --> 00:36:15,255 MAN 3: No cut! MAN 4: He's running through! 540 00:36:16,257 --> 00:36:17,716 [GRUNTS] 541 00:36:17,884 --> 00:36:19,301 Safe! 542 00:36:19,469 --> 00:36:21,303 [CHEERING] 543 00:36:21,471 --> 00:36:24,014 OFFICER: Get off the field. 544 00:36:24,182 --> 00:36:27,559 - What? - Get off the field. Now. 545 00:36:28,436 --> 00:36:31,230 - Why? - Because it's against the law, that's why. 546 00:36:31,398 --> 00:36:33,565 No nigger's gonna play with white boys. 547 00:36:33,733 --> 00:36:35,943 Now you get off the field, or go to jail. 548 00:36:36,111 --> 00:36:38,696 You use that thing, you better hit me between the eyes. 549 00:36:38,863 --> 00:36:41,115 Hey, hold on, now. What'd he do wrong? 550 00:36:41,282 --> 00:36:44,410 We ain't having no Nigras mix with white boys in this town. 551 00:36:44,577 --> 00:36:48,080 Y'all ain't up-states now. They gotta keep separate. 552 00:36:48,289 --> 00:36:51,625 The Brooklyn Dodgers ain't changing our way of living. 553 00:36:52,377 --> 00:36:53,752 Where y'all from, anyhow? 554 00:36:53,920 --> 00:36:55,462 I'm from Greenwood, Mississippi. 555 00:36:55,630 --> 00:36:58,882 Ha, ha, hell, boy, you ought to know better. 556 00:36:59,175 --> 00:37:02,302 Now, you tell your Nigra I said to git. 557 00:37:04,305 --> 00:37:05,305 RACHAEL: What did you do? 558 00:37:06,433 --> 00:37:07,808 Oh, I said: 559 00:37:07,976 --> 00:37:12,187 "Okay, skipper. I'm a-gitting, I'm a-gitting, I'm a-gitting. 560 00:37:12,355 --> 00:37:14,273 - You don't want no trouble." - You did not! 561 00:37:14,441 --> 00:37:16,859 - Yes, I did. Yes, I did. - Ha, ha. 562 00:37:17,318 --> 00:37:19,319 Then I took a cold shower. 563 00:37:19,571 --> 00:37:21,530 We lost two to one. 564 00:37:22,824 --> 00:37:23,907 Aw. 565 00:37:24,075 --> 00:37:27,035 Okay, skipper. I'm a-gitting, I'm a-gitting. 566 00:37:27,203 --> 00:37:28,245 [BOTH LAUGHING] 567 00:37:28,413 --> 00:37:29,997 Oh, no, you not getting away from me. 568 00:37:30,665 --> 00:37:32,207 Jack. 569 00:37:34,878 --> 00:37:36,170 Get back, Rae. 570 00:37:36,921 --> 00:37:38,255 I want you to know something. 571 00:37:39,632 --> 00:37:40,924 Yeah, what's that? 572 00:37:42,677 --> 00:37:45,471 I want you to know I'm pulling for you to make good. 573 00:37:45,638 --> 00:37:48,015 A lot of folks around here feel the same way. 574 00:37:49,225 --> 00:37:52,478 If a man's got the goods, he deserves a fair chance, that's all. 575 00:37:54,689 --> 00:37:56,190 Ma'am. 576 00:38:09,704 --> 00:38:11,371 JACKIE: You wanted to see me, Mr. Rickey? 577 00:38:13,333 --> 00:38:15,083 Bermuda grass grows so well here. 578 00:38:15,251 --> 00:38:18,545 I wish we could get it to grow like this up in Brooklyn. 579 00:38:20,298 --> 00:38:21,715 Yeah. 580 00:38:23,426 --> 00:38:25,344 I like the way it smells when they mow it. 581 00:38:25,512 --> 00:38:28,180 Heh, me too. 582 00:38:29,557 --> 00:38:31,058 Jackie... 583 00:38:32,727 --> 00:38:35,020 ...it is my pleasure... 584 00:38:35,188 --> 00:38:39,399 ...to tell you that you have earned a place with the Montreal Royals. 585 00:38:41,027 --> 00:38:45,572 When they head north on Tuesday for opening day with Jersey City... 586 00:38:45,740 --> 00:38:47,908 ...you'll be on the train. 587 00:38:48,493 --> 00:38:50,077 [CHUCKLES] 588 00:38:51,454 --> 00:38:52,830 I won't let you down. 589 00:38:52,997 --> 00:38:54,414 Yeah, I know you won't. 590 00:38:56,918 --> 00:39:00,587 If you don't mind, I'd like to go tell my wife. 591 00:39:00,755 --> 00:39:03,340 Ah, you give her my regards. 592 00:39:03,508 --> 00:39:04,925 [JACKIE CHUCKLES] 593 00:39:10,557 --> 00:39:11,598 Mr. Rickey? 594 00:39:14,561 --> 00:39:16,270 Why are you doing this? 595 00:39:17,605 --> 00:39:19,273 [RICKEY SIGHS] 596 00:39:21,860 --> 00:39:24,111 I'm in the baseball business. 597 00:39:25,154 --> 00:39:28,282 With you and the other Negro players I hope to bring up next year... 598 00:39:28,449 --> 00:39:31,952 ...I can put together a team that can win the World Series. 599 00:39:32,120 --> 00:39:35,122 And the World Series means money. 600 00:39:35,790 --> 00:39:38,000 You believe that, don't you? 601 00:39:39,752 --> 00:39:42,087 I don't think it matters what I believe. 602 00:39:43,298 --> 00:39:44,923 Only what I do. 603 00:39:45,258 --> 00:39:46,633 Agreed. 604 00:39:47,468 --> 00:39:49,094 Therefore... 605 00:39:49,304 --> 00:39:52,472 ...I want you to worry those pitchers till they come apart. 606 00:39:52,640 --> 00:39:54,641 Run as you see fit. 607 00:39:54,809 --> 00:39:57,352 Sometimes you'll get caught, but that doesn't matter. 608 00:39:57,520 --> 00:39:59,646 Ty Cobb got caught plenty. 609 00:39:59,814 --> 00:40:02,482 You just run those bases like the devil himself. 610 00:40:02,650 --> 00:40:05,819 Put the natural fear of God in them. 611 00:40:08,156 --> 00:40:09,531 Yes, sir. 612 00:40:10,909 --> 00:40:15,245 MAN [ON PA]: Train for Atlanta and points north now boarding. 613 00:40:15,413 --> 00:40:18,415 Train for Atlanta and points north now boarding. 614 00:40:18,583 --> 00:40:20,000 There he is. 615 00:40:27,550 --> 00:40:29,051 All aboard! 616 00:40:31,679 --> 00:40:33,430 Young man. 617 00:41:11,552 --> 00:41:12,594 [WHISTLE BLOWS] 618 00:41:26,526 --> 00:41:28,610 I can still hear him. 619 00:41:31,030 --> 00:41:33,240 I can still hear him! 620 00:41:33,408 --> 00:41:36,410 [BAND PLAYING "THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER"] 621 00:41:45,086 --> 00:41:47,087 [ALL CHEERING] 622 00:41:50,800 --> 00:41:52,259 Play ball! 623 00:41:53,428 --> 00:41:56,596 MAN [ON PA]: And now the lineup of the visiting Montreal Royals. 624 00:41:56,764 --> 00:42:00,267 Batting first, playing center field, Marv Rackley. 625 00:42:00,435 --> 00:42:04,438 Batting second, playing second base, Jackie Robinson. 626 00:42:04,731 --> 00:42:07,065 Batting third, playing left field, George Shuba. 627 00:42:07,233 --> 00:42:08,775 Hey, you okay? 628 00:42:09,777 --> 00:42:11,403 I think I might be sick. 629 00:42:11,571 --> 00:42:12,696 Excuse me, Wendell. 630 00:42:14,073 --> 00:42:17,325 MAN: Popcorn! Get your popcorn! 631 00:42:26,294 --> 00:42:27,919 You all right, honey? 632 00:42:28,838 --> 00:42:30,630 I'm sick. 633 00:42:30,965 --> 00:42:32,758 Don't know why. 634 00:42:35,094 --> 00:42:37,345 Mm, thank you. 635 00:42:41,976 --> 00:42:44,311 When did you have your monthly last? 636 00:42:50,860 --> 00:42:52,778 It may be that you're pregnant. 637 00:43:03,289 --> 00:43:08,335 MAN [ON PA]: Now batting for Montreal, number 9, Jackie Robinson. 638 00:43:14,342 --> 00:43:15,842 [CLEARS THROAT] 639 00:43:16,010 --> 00:43:17,302 [SIGHS] 640 00:43:17,470 --> 00:43:19,012 MAN 1: Come on, Jack! 641 00:43:20,306 --> 00:43:21,848 Come on, Jackie. 642 00:43:22,016 --> 00:43:24,601 - Come on, batter. MAN 2: Put it here! 643 00:43:38,533 --> 00:43:40,534 Whoo! 644 00:43:43,037 --> 00:43:47,040 [ALL CHEERING AND APPLAUDING] 645 00:43:56,717 --> 00:43:58,885 He may be superhuman after all. 646 00:44:00,888 --> 00:44:02,681 MAN 3: Way to go. 647 00:44:18,447 --> 00:44:20,282 Oh, Jack. 648 00:44:21,367 --> 00:44:23,368 [SIGHS] 649 00:44:24,662 --> 00:44:25,704 [BABIES COOING] 650 00:44:34,922 --> 00:44:36,423 Yeah. 651 00:44:40,261 --> 00:44:43,430 My daddy left. Heh. 652 00:44:44,432 --> 00:44:47,267 He left us flat... 653 00:44:48,269 --> 00:44:50,187 ...in Cairo, Georgia. 654 00:44:52,231 --> 00:44:55,567 I was only six months older than you are now. 655 00:45:00,239 --> 00:45:01,948 I don't remember him. 656 00:45:05,286 --> 00:45:08,747 Nothing good, nothing bad. 657 00:45:10,249 --> 00:45:11,791 Nothing. 658 00:45:14,712 --> 00:45:16,922 You will remember me. 659 00:45:21,135 --> 00:45:23,845 I'm gonna be here with you till the day I die. 660 00:45:26,641 --> 00:45:27,641 [PHONE RINGING] 661 00:45:32,980 --> 00:45:34,147 Yeah. 662 00:45:34,315 --> 00:45:36,441 RICKEY [OVER PHONE]: Hello, Leo. 663 00:45:36,776 --> 00:45:38,652 What are you doing? 664 00:45:38,819 --> 00:45:40,278 I'm bowling. 665 00:45:40,446 --> 00:45:42,155 No, I'm snowshoeing in the Alps. 666 00:45:42,323 --> 00:45:44,991 I'm trying to sleep, Mr. Rickey. It's still dark out. 667 00:45:45,159 --> 00:45:48,995 RICKEY: Another spring training is upon us, Leo. In Panama. 668 00:45:49,622 --> 00:45:53,041 I need to know your attitude towards Jackie Robinson. 669 00:45:56,045 --> 00:45:58,171 I don't got an attitude toward him. 670 00:45:58,339 --> 00:46:02,676 RICKEY: Eight times in the Bible we're told to love our neighbor as ourself. 671 00:46:03,344 --> 00:46:05,887 It's one of God's most repeated commands. 672 00:46:06,055 --> 00:46:08,807 DUROCHER [OVER PHONE]: Well, I don't know much about the Bible. 673 00:46:08,975 --> 00:46:11,226 But I didn't go to school just to eat my lunch. 674 00:46:11,394 --> 00:46:13,520 I'll play an elephant if he can help us win... 675 00:46:13,688 --> 00:46:16,356 ...and to make room for him, I'll send my own brother home. 676 00:46:16,524 --> 00:46:18,149 Oh, what are you gonna do with me? 677 00:46:18,317 --> 00:46:21,528 We're playing for money here. Winning is the only thing that matters. 678 00:46:21,696 --> 00:46:23,154 [OVER PHONE] Is he a nice guy? 679 00:46:23,322 --> 00:46:26,491 Well, if by nice you mean soft, no. 680 00:46:26,659 --> 00:46:28,702 No, not particularly. 681 00:46:29,287 --> 00:46:30,704 Good, he can't afford to be. 682 00:46:30,871 --> 00:46:33,832 - Nice guys finish last. - And what about nice girls? 683 00:46:34,000 --> 00:46:36,167 RICKEY: So you have no objection to him? 684 00:46:36,335 --> 00:46:38,503 None whatsoever. Can I go back to sleep now? 685 00:46:38,671 --> 00:46:39,796 - Yes. DUROCHER: All right. 686 00:46:39,964 --> 00:46:41,548 RICKEY: Oh, and Leo. - What? 687 00:46:42,174 --> 00:46:46,094 The Bible has a thing or two to say about adultery as well. 688 00:46:46,554 --> 00:46:49,723 I'm sure it's got a lot to say about a lot. Good night. 689 00:46:51,392 --> 00:46:53,768 What am I gonna do with you? 690 00:46:53,936 --> 00:46:55,603 I thought you knew. 691 00:46:57,231 --> 00:46:59,691 You gonna take care of your mama? 692 00:46:59,942 --> 00:47:02,694 No? You better. 693 00:47:02,862 --> 00:47:04,404 Mm-hm. 694 00:47:04,572 --> 00:47:06,406 You gonna take care of my mama? 695 00:47:06,574 --> 00:47:07,741 Come here, baby. 696 00:47:07,908 --> 00:47:10,118 - There you go. - Come here, baby, I got you. 697 00:47:19,086 --> 00:47:20,879 Promise me you'll write? 698 00:47:21,756 --> 00:47:24,090 When have I ever not written? 699 00:47:27,094 --> 00:47:31,264 I want you to know I'm there for you, even if it's words on paper. 700 00:47:32,058 --> 00:47:33,725 Rae... 701 00:47:34,143 --> 00:47:35,935 ...you're in my heart. 702 00:47:39,106 --> 00:47:40,607 [BOTH CHUCKLE] 703 00:47:42,276 --> 00:47:45,904 You're getting close now, and the closer you get, the worse they'll be. 704 00:47:47,865 --> 00:47:50,075 Don't let them get to you. 705 00:47:50,785 --> 00:47:52,452 I won't. 706 00:47:54,163 --> 00:47:56,373 God built me to last. 707 00:47:57,333 --> 00:47:58,416 Hmm. 708 00:47:59,293 --> 00:48:04,089 I'll see you in Brooklyn in eight weeks, oh. 709 00:48:04,965 --> 00:48:07,175 It might be Montreal. 710 00:48:12,139 --> 00:48:14,140 It's gonna be Brooklyn. 711 00:48:15,768 --> 00:48:17,394 I know it is. 712 00:48:27,988 --> 00:48:31,658 Why do you think Rickey's got us playing spring games here in Panama, huh? 713 00:48:32,493 --> 00:48:34,494 He wants us to get used to Negro crowds. 714 00:48:34,662 --> 00:48:36,621 He wants more of them than there are of us. 715 00:48:36,789 --> 00:48:39,999 And he's hoping it'll make us more comfortable being around Robinson. 716 00:48:40,167 --> 00:48:41,918 HIGBE: Ahem. All right, ahem. 717 00:48:42,211 --> 00:48:44,546 Listen up. This is what I got. 718 00:48:45,798 --> 00:48:49,217 "We, the undersigned Brooklyn Dodgers, will not play ball... 719 00:48:49,385 --> 00:48:51,261 ...on the same field as Jackie Robinson." 720 00:48:51,429 --> 00:48:52,595 That's right. 721 00:48:54,223 --> 00:48:57,183 Kirby Higbe. 722 00:48:57,810 --> 00:48:59,853 - I'll sign that. - All right. 723 00:49:00,855 --> 00:49:02,981 Brooklyn Dodger Declaration of Independence. 724 00:49:03,149 --> 00:49:04,357 That's right. 725 00:49:06,527 --> 00:49:08,069 Give me that. 726 00:49:16,495 --> 00:49:17,745 [CLEARS THROAT] 727 00:49:17,913 --> 00:49:20,582 - Y'all sure about this? - You wanna play ball with a nigger? 728 00:49:22,084 --> 00:49:23,501 [SIGHS] 729 00:49:28,716 --> 00:49:30,049 MAN 1: Skip's got you out in left? 730 00:49:30,217 --> 00:49:31,968 MAN 2: Yeah, for today. MAN 3: Hey, Robinson. 731 00:49:34,513 --> 00:49:37,557 - What do you want me to do with this? - Well, you play first base. 732 00:49:37,725 --> 00:49:39,767 Coach, I never played first base in my life. 733 00:49:39,977 --> 00:49:41,561 Well, it's like this: 734 00:49:41,729 --> 00:49:45,565 Brooklyn's got a solid second baseman. We got Pee Wee Reese over at short. 735 00:49:45,858 --> 00:49:47,567 But first base is up for grabs. 736 00:49:51,238 --> 00:49:52,906 STANKY: Come on in. 737 00:49:54,283 --> 00:49:56,826 HIGBE: Hey, Stank. - What's going on? 738 00:49:58,037 --> 00:50:00,538 Well, we got a petition going on, Stank. 739 00:50:00,789 --> 00:50:03,583 Keep Robinson in Montreal. Where he belongs. 740 00:50:03,751 --> 00:50:04,792 [SCOFFS] 741 00:50:05,920 --> 00:50:08,087 Can't sign now, boys. 742 00:50:08,422 --> 00:50:10,256 I'm indisposed. 743 00:50:10,716 --> 00:50:12,759 How about I just catch up with you later? 744 00:50:14,929 --> 00:50:17,555 SUKEFORTH: That ball's coming in a lot faster, Jack. 745 00:50:19,767 --> 00:50:21,726 The angle's a lot different in second. 746 00:50:22,144 --> 00:50:25,146 Take all the time in the world on second. You're getting it. 747 00:50:26,565 --> 00:50:28,066 [SPEAKING IN SPANISH] 748 00:50:33,531 --> 00:50:36,574 That's like you have a suitcase on your hand there, Jack. 749 00:50:36,742 --> 00:50:40,286 The new glove, it's the big one there, Jack. You'll get used to it. 750 00:50:47,253 --> 00:50:48,836 Give me the pen. 751 00:50:53,676 --> 00:50:57,762 You know Mr. Rickey wants you to play conspicuous baseball. 752 00:51:00,349 --> 00:51:04,769 To be so good that the Dodgers demand to have you on their team. 753 00:51:06,188 --> 00:51:07,230 That's it. 754 00:51:07,773 --> 00:51:09,816 So I thought about it for a while... 755 00:51:09,984 --> 00:51:12,986 ...and I looked up "conspicuous" in the dictionary. 756 00:51:17,449 --> 00:51:20,493 It means "to attract notice or attention." 757 00:51:26,500 --> 00:51:28,001 Conspicuous. 758 00:51:28,168 --> 00:51:33,006 Look, it's like this: I got a wife, I got a baby and I got no money. 759 00:51:33,173 --> 00:51:35,842 So I don't wanna step in anything, so... 760 00:51:36,010 --> 00:51:38,720 You want to skip me on this one, Dix. I'm not interested. 761 00:51:38,887 --> 00:51:41,014 - What if they put him at shortstop? - Exactly. 762 00:51:41,181 --> 00:51:42,307 That's right, Pee Wee. 763 00:51:42,474 --> 00:51:44,601 Well, I figure if he's man enough to take my job... 764 00:51:44,768 --> 00:51:46,019 - ...he deserves it. - Ugh. 765 00:51:46,186 --> 00:51:47,520 Oh, the hell he does. 766 00:51:47,688 --> 00:51:51,190 He does not have the ice water in his veins to play big league baseball. 767 00:51:51,358 --> 00:51:53,443 - That's right. - So let him show what he's got. 768 00:51:53,611 --> 00:51:56,154 Robinson can either play or he can't. 769 00:51:56,322 --> 00:51:58,197 It'll all take care of itself. 770 00:51:58,365 --> 00:51:59,741 SUKEFORTH: It's gonna cut you off. 771 00:51:59,908 --> 00:52:01,868 So right foot on the bag when it comes. 772 00:52:02,036 --> 00:52:05,204 There you go. That's nice, Jackie. Nice, Jackie. Pop that foot off. 773 00:52:05,372 --> 00:52:08,708 When that ball comes, that right foot, just pop that. 774 00:52:08,876 --> 00:52:11,044 Pop that... Don't leave that foot on there. 775 00:52:11,211 --> 00:52:13,087 [PHONE RINGS] 776 00:52:15,966 --> 00:52:17,300 [SIGHS] 777 00:52:18,135 --> 00:52:19,677 Yes, Mr. Rickey. 778 00:52:19,845 --> 00:52:22,930 RICKEY [OVER PHONE]: Have our friends in the press gone to sleep? 779 00:52:23,140 --> 00:52:26,768 We are the only people awake on this entire isthmus, Mr. Rickey. 780 00:52:26,935 --> 00:52:30,146 RICKEY: About this, uh, petition, Leo. 781 00:52:30,856 --> 00:52:35,902 I think a deliberate violation of the law deserves... 782 00:52:36,403 --> 00:52:39,364 ...a little show of force. 783 00:52:39,948 --> 00:52:42,533 I leave it to you, Leo. 784 00:52:43,452 --> 00:52:44,494 Good night. 785 00:52:45,245 --> 00:52:47,038 Good night, Mr. Rickey. 786 00:52:49,041 --> 00:52:50,083 [MOSQUITO BUZZES] 787 00:52:52,586 --> 00:52:56,714 - So, what are we doing here in the night? - Leo said to get everybody together. 788 00:52:56,882 --> 00:52:58,841 - I was sleeping good. - Down in the kitchen? 789 00:52:59,009 --> 00:53:01,594 Wake up now, ladies! Wake up! 790 00:53:07,267 --> 00:53:11,312 It has come to my attention that some of you fellas don't wanna play with Robinson. 791 00:53:15,901 --> 00:53:21,614 That you've even got a petition you've drawn up and you're all going to sign. 792 00:53:21,782 --> 00:53:23,783 You know what you can do with your petition. 793 00:53:23,951 --> 00:53:25,451 You can wipe your asses with it. 794 00:53:25,619 --> 00:53:27,787 - Oh, come on, Leo. - Come on, what? 795 00:53:27,955 --> 00:53:31,749 Ballplayers gotta live together, shower together. 796 00:53:31,917 --> 00:53:33,960 It ain't fair to force him on us like this. 797 00:53:34,128 --> 00:53:35,795 Besides, I got a hardware store... 798 00:53:35,963 --> 00:53:40,341 Screw your hardware store, Dix! And if you don't like it, screw you. 799 00:53:40,509 --> 00:53:43,761 Mr. Rickey will be happy to make other arrangements for you. 800 00:53:50,978 --> 00:53:54,647 Now, I don't care if he is yellow, or black... 801 00:53:54,815 --> 00:53:56,816 ...or has stripes like a zebra. 802 00:53:58,485 --> 00:54:03,030 If Robinson can help us win, and everything I have seen says he can... 803 00:54:03,240 --> 00:54:06,659 ...then he is gonna play on this ball club! 804 00:54:06,827 --> 00:54:11,956 Like it, lump it, make your minds up to it, because he's coming! 805 00:54:17,171 --> 00:54:21,340 And think about this when your heads hit the pillows tonight. 806 00:54:23,302 --> 00:54:24,886 He's only the first, boys. 807 00:54:26,263 --> 00:54:27,764 Only the first. 808 00:54:28,390 --> 00:54:30,892 There are more coming right behind him every day... 809 00:54:31,059 --> 00:54:34,353 ...and they have got talent and they wanna play. 810 00:54:35,022 --> 00:54:38,024 Oh, yeah, they are gonna come scratching and diving. 811 00:54:38,192 --> 00:54:41,402 So I would forget your petition and worry about the field... 812 00:54:41,570 --> 00:54:44,989 ...because unless you fellas pay a little more attention to your work... 813 00:54:45,157 --> 00:54:48,493 ...they're gonna run you right out of the ball park! 814 00:54:52,039 --> 00:54:55,583 RICKEY: Bragan, most of your teammates have already, uh... 815 00:54:55,751 --> 00:54:59,045 ...recanted on this petition nonsense. 816 00:54:59,213 --> 00:55:02,465 Are you really here to tell me you don't wanna play with Robinson? 817 00:55:02,633 --> 00:55:04,133 Yes, sir. 818 00:55:04,301 --> 00:55:06,719 My friends back in Birmingham would never forgive me. 819 00:55:06,887 --> 00:55:09,180 Well, what about your friends in Brooklyn? 820 00:55:09,348 --> 00:55:11,224 I don't know. 821 00:55:11,683 --> 00:55:13,392 Hmm. 822 00:55:13,811 --> 00:55:16,187 Then I will accommodate you. 823 00:55:16,688 --> 00:55:20,525 As long as you give me your word that you will do your very best for this team... 824 00:55:20,692 --> 00:55:22,735 ...until I can work out a trade. 825 00:55:22,903 --> 00:55:26,072 Do you think I would quit on anyone? I don't quit, sir. 826 00:55:26,240 --> 00:55:28,866 Only on yourself, apparently. 827 00:55:38,961 --> 00:55:40,670 Taxi! 828 00:55:41,755 --> 00:55:43,673 Hey, Jack. 829 00:55:47,803 --> 00:55:49,595 You again. 830 00:55:50,264 --> 00:55:52,849 That's right. Me again. 831 00:55:53,642 --> 00:55:55,893 There something wrong with that, Jack? 832 00:55:56,311 --> 00:55:58,062 Where's the car? 833 00:55:59,481 --> 00:56:01,274 Right this way. 834 00:56:16,290 --> 00:56:19,125 They can't keep you in Montreal for long. 835 00:56:19,751 --> 00:56:23,045 After these exhibition games, they're gonna have to bring you up. 836 00:56:28,802 --> 00:56:31,470 You don't have two words to rub together, do you? 837 00:56:37,978 --> 00:56:39,478 [SOFT JAZZ MUSIC PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS] 838 00:56:40,939 --> 00:56:41,981 [MUSIC STOPS] 839 00:56:45,819 --> 00:56:48,154 You ever wonder why I sit down behind third base... 840 00:56:48,322 --> 00:56:50,489 ...with my typewriter on my knees? 841 00:56:50,657 --> 00:56:52,658 Does that ever cross your mind? 842 00:56:56,830 --> 00:57:00,041 It's because Negro reporters aren't allowed in the press box. 843 00:57:01,543 --> 00:57:03,002 So guess what? 844 00:57:04,338 --> 00:57:07,715 You, Mr. Robinson, are not the only one with something at stake here. 845 00:57:12,846 --> 00:57:14,472 I apologize. 846 00:57:17,726 --> 00:57:20,686 You've been there for me through this... 847 00:57:20,854 --> 00:57:23,940 ...more than anyone besides Rae and Mr. Rickey. 848 00:57:26,318 --> 00:57:28,194 But I guess that's what bothers me. 849 00:57:28,862 --> 00:57:30,947 How do you mean? 850 00:57:32,032 --> 00:57:35,368 I don't like needing someone to be there for me. 851 00:57:37,371 --> 00:57:39,872 I don't like needing anyone for anything. 852 00:57:40,958 --> 00:57:42,833 I never have. 853 00:57:44,461 --> 00:57:47,338 You a hard case, Jack Robinson. 854 00:57:51,468 --> 00:57:53,135 Hey. 855 00:57:53,303 --> 00:57:56,973 Is it okay if I keep driving you, or should I let you get out so you can walk? 856 00:58:01,061 --> 00:58:02,061 Hmm? 857 00:58:07,025 --> 00:58:08,234 [BOTH CHUCKLE] 858 00:58:13,448 --> 00:58:17,159 "Branch Rickey cannot afford to upset team chemistry... 859 00:58:17,911 --> 00:58:21,122 ...so the only thing keeping Robinson off the Dodgers now, plainly... 860 00:58:21,289 --> 00:58:23,082 ...is the attitude of the players. 861 00:58:23,250 --> 00:58:26,127 If it softens at the sight of Jackie's skills... 862 00:58:26,294 --> 00:58:30,256 ...he'll join the club sometime between April 10th and April 15th. 863 00:58:30,424 --> 00:58:34,552 Otherwise, Robinson will spend the year back in Montreal." 864 00:58:35,262 --> 00:58:37,221 Oh, for the love of Pete. 865 00:58:37,639 --> 00:58:41,017 He batted .625 in the exhibition games against them. 866 00:58:41,226 --> 00:58:43,269 Us, them... Against us! 867 00:58:43,437 --> 00:58:44,478 [PHONE RINGING] 868 00:58:44,646 --> 00:58:46,272 Judas Priest! 869 00:58:47,733 --> 00:58:49,108 Jane Ann, are you out there? 870 00:58:53,864 --> 00:58:55,197 Branch Rickey. 871 00:58:56,241 --> 00:58:59,201 Yes, uh, this is him. 872 00:59:00,454 --> 00:59:02,663 The commissioner of what? 873 00:59:03,665 --> 00:59:05,041 Uh, yes, put him through. 874 00:59:05,208 --> 00:59:07,626 The Commissioner of Baseball. 875 00:59:07,794 --> 00:59:09,795 Branch. Ha! How are you? 876 00:59:09,963 --> 00:59:12,256 RICKEY [OVER PHONE]: Good, Happy. What can I do for you? 877 00:59:12,466 --> 00:59:15,468 How'd you feel about losing Durocher for the year, Branch? 878 00:59:16,511 --> 00:59:21,515 Uh, I'm sorry, Happy, heh, I thought you said lose Durocher for a year. 879 00:59:21,683 --> 00:59:23,350 HAPPY [OVER PHONE]: I got a notice today... 880 00:59:23,518 --> 00:59:28,481 ...from the Catholic Youth Organization vowing a ban on baseball... 881 00:59:28,648 --> 00:59:31,650 ...if Durocher wasn't punished for his moral looseness. 882 00:59:31,818 --> 00:59:32,818 [SCOFFS] 883 00:59:32,986 --> 00:59:34,278 You're joking. 884 00:59:34,446 --> 00:59:38,991 I wish I were, but it's this business of this actress out in California. 885 00:59:39,159 --> 00:59:42,745 She's recently divorced and Durocher's the cause. 886 00:59:42,913 --> 00:59:45,498 They say they may even be illegally married. 887 00:59:45,665 --> 00:59:46,665 [CHUCKLES] 888 00:59:46,833 --> 00:59:48,501 Now I know you're joking. 889 00:59:48,668 --> 00:59:50,002 I'm not. 890 00:59:50,253 --> 00:59:53,005 Thing of it is, Branch, uh... 891 00:59:53,173 --> 00:59:58,052 ...this CYO, they buy a lot of seats, they draw a lot of water... 892 00:59:58,220 --> 01:00:00,054 ...and I can't afford to ruffle their feathers. 893 01:00:00,222 --> 01:00:01,263 [CHUCKLES] 894 01:00:01,431 --> 01:00:04,517 I'm sorry, am I mixing my metaphors there? 895 01:00:04,684 --> 01:00:08,687 Happy, you know very well my organization is entering a tempest. 896 01:00:08,855 --> 01:00:11,232 I need Durocher at the helm. 897 01:00:11,399 --> 01:00:13,818 He's the only man that can handle this much trouble. 898 01:00:13,985 --> 01:00:15,236 In fact, he loves it. 899 01:00:15,403 --> 01:00:17,196 You're cutting off my right hand! 900 01:00:17,739 --> 01:00:19,448 I have no choice. 901 01:00:19,616 --> 01:00:22,118 I'm gonna sit your manager, Branch. 902 01:00:22,285 --> 01:00:26,163 Leo Durocher is suspended from baseball for a year. 903 01:00:27,332 --> 01:00:29,500 Happy, you can't do this, you son of a bitch! 904 01:00:29,668 --> 01:00:30,835 [DIAL TONE] 905 01:00:39,261 --> 01:00:40,970 MAN [OVER RADIO]: As the search continues... 906 01:00:41,138 --> 01:00:43,389 ...to replace Leo Durocher, I have it on good authority... 907 01:00:43,557 --> 01:00:47,268 ...that former Yankee manager Joe McCarthy has turned down the request... 908 01:00:47,435 --> 01:00:50,396 ...of Branch Rickey to take the reins of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 909 01:00:50,564 --> 01:00:52,773 He is not the only man to say no. 910 01:00:52,941 --> 01:00:55,818 And so with the 1947 season about to begin... 911 01:00:56,027 --> 01:00:59,071 ...the Dodgers are still without a manager. 912 01:00:59,906 --> 01:01:01,157 [GOSPEL MUSIC PLAYING OVER RADIO] 913 01:01:02,826 --> 01:01:04,410 Now we present once again Mary... 914 01:01:04,578 --> 01:01:06,120 [RINGING] 915 01:01:16,256 --> 01:01:17,590 Hello? 916 01:01:17,757 --> 01:01:20,759 JANE [OVER PHONE]: Mr. Robinson? This is Jane Ann in Mr. Rickey's office. 917 01:01:20,927 --> 01:01:22,761 He needs to see you right away. 918 01:01:22,929 --> 01:01:25,556 He has a contract for you to sign. 919 01:01:25,724 --> 01:01:28,184 Contract for me to sign. 920 01:01:28,351 --> 01:01:30,060 Okay. 921 01:01:38,570 --> 01:01:39,945 Hello? 922 01:01:40,113 --> 01:01:41,947 Shoot! 923 01:01:42,782 --> 01:01:44,867 RICKEY: Clyde, you're good. Jane Ann, get in there. 924 01:01:45,076 --> 01:01:46,118 Come on. 925 01:01:46,286 --> 01:01:49,288 Harold, telegram the press. Say this: 926 01:01:49,497 --> 01:01:52,374 "Today the Brooklyn Dodgers organization... 927 01:01:52,542 --> 01:01:56,837 ...has purchased the contract of Jackie Robinson from the Montreal Royals. 928 01:01:57,005 --> 01:01:59,048 He will report immediately." 929 01:02:42,759 --> 01:02:44,260 I love you. 930 01:02:46,221 --> 01:02:48,013 I love you. 931 01:03:18,211 --> 01:03:19,211 [CHATTERING] 932 01:03:21,172 --> 01:03:22,881 MAN: Lookie here. 933 01:03:27,887 --> 01:03:32,141 Hey, you're looking for your locker, aren't you, son? Follow me. 934 01:03:36,730 --> 01:03:38,939 I'm Hermanski. Welcome to Brooklyn. 935 01:03:39,107 --> 01:03:40,649 Greetings. 936 01:03:40,817 --> 01:03:42,443 Hey, man. Ralph Branca. 937 01:03:42,610 --> 01:03:43,694 Greetings. 938 01:03:43,862 --> 01:03:45,863 Greetings. Okay. 939 01:03:49,909 --> 01:03:52,286 I just found out today. The best I can do. 940 01:03:52,454 --> 01:03:55,122 I'll get you straightened out tomorrow. Okay? 941 01:03:55,290 --> 01:03:57,207 It's okay. 942 01:04:51,805 --> 01:04:53,305 [CROWD APPLAUDING AND CHEERING] 943 01:04:54,974 --> 01:04:57,351 MAN 1: Robinson, can we get a photo? 944 01:04:58,395 --> 01:05:01,063 MAN 2: Robinson, turn around! Come on, come on, Mr. Robinson. 945 01:05:01,689 --> 01:05:03,315 MAN 3: Good luck, sir! 946 01:05:16,621 --> 01:05:18,789 MAN 4: Get out of here! MAN 5: We don't need you! 947 01:05:18,957 --> 01:05:20,749 Get out of here! 948 01:05:22,961 --> 01:05:25,629 Yeah! There he is! 949 01:05:34,431 --> 01:05:38,225 MAN 6 [SINGING]: Oh, say can you see 950 01:05:38,393 --> 01:05:42,271 By the dawn's early light 951 01:05:42,647 --> 01:05:46,608 What so proudly we hailed 952 01:05:46,776 --> 01:05:50,696 At the twilight's last gleaming? 953 01:05:50,864 --> 01:05:54,783 Who's broad stripes and bright stars 954 01:05:54,951 --> 01:05:58,787 Through the perilous fight 955 01:05:59,372 --> 01:06:03,375 O'er the ramparts we watched 956 01:06:03,543 --> 01:06:07,796 Were so gallantly streaming? 957 01:06:07,964 --> 01:06:12,134 And the rockets red glare 958 01:06:12,302 --> 01:06:16,597 The bombs bursting in air 959 01:06:16,764 --> 01:06:20,934 Gave proof through the night 960 01:06:21,102 --> 01:06:25,481 That our flag was still there 961 01:06:25,648 --> 01:06:35,449 Oh, say Does that star-spangled banner yet wave 962 01:06:35,617 --> 01:06:41,205 O'er the land of the free 963 01:06:41,372 --> 01:06:47,419 And the home of the brave 964 01:06:47,587 --> 01:06:48,879 [CROWD CHEERING] 965 01:06:49,047 --> 01:06:50,422 MAN 7: Play ball! 966 01:06:52,258 --> 01:06:54,927 Another opening day, Harold. 967 01:06:55,094 --> 01:06:57,387 All future, no past. 968 01:06:57,555 --> 01:06:59,890 It's a blank page, sir. 969 01:07:00,934 --> 01:07:02,059 BARBER: Hello, everybody. 970 01:07:02,227 --> 01:07:06,146 It's The Ol' Redhead speaking here from high up in the catbird seat at Ebbets Field. 971 01:07:06,356 --> 01:07:10,817 Welcome to opening day of the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers season. 972 01:07:10,985 --> 01:07:15,739 As many of you know, the Dodgers finished 96-60 last season. 973 01:07:15,907 --> 01:07:18,825 Respectable, but still two games behind St. Louis... 974 01:07:18,993 --> 01:07:21,578 ...who would, of course, go on to take the World Series. 975 01:07:21,746 --> 01:07:24,790 The Dodgers looking to move up this year and win the pennant. 976 01:07:24,958 --> 01:07:26,959 ANNOUNCER [ON PA]: Now batting for the Dodgers... 977 01:07:27,126 --> 01:07:29,461 BARBER: One out. Bottom of the 1 st. 978 01:07:29,629 --> 01:07:33,382 Headed to the plate now for his first big league at bat is Dodger rookie: 979 01:07:33,550 --> 01:07:34,967 Jackie Robinson. 980 01:07:35,426 --> 01:07:37,302 Jackie is very definitely brunet. 981 01:07:37,470 --> 01:07:38,470 [CROWD JEERING] 982 01:07:39,430 --> 01:07:41,181 The Dodgers still without a manager... 983 01:07:41,349 --> 01:07:44,935 ...as Leo Durocher was suspended earlier this week. 984 01:07:49,023 --> 01:07:50,440 MAN 1: You got this, Jackie! 985 01:07:50,608 --> 01:07:52,985 BARBER: It's a shirtsleeve afternoon. 986 01:07:53,736 --> 01:07:56,780 Johnny Sain looking in. When he's got that fastball working... 987 01:07:56,948 --> 01:08:00,158 ...what I mean to say is, he can toss a lamb chop past a hungry wolf. 988 01:08:00,326 --> 01:08:02,828 Oh, and it's a hard-hit ball down the third baseline. 989 01:08:02,996 --> 01:08:06,123 Elliott gobbles it up and makes the long toss across the diamond. 990 01:08:06,291 --> 01:08:07,499 You're out! 991 01:08:07,667 --> 01:08:09,668 BARBER: And Robinson is out. 992 01:08:09,836 --> 01:08:13,839 Come on! Ump, get some glasses! 993 01:08:14,007 --> 01:08:16,091 You blew it! Al, you blew that call! 994 01:08:16,259 --> 01:08:17,301 You blew it! 995 01:08:17,468 --> 01:08:21,680 BARBER: It was a close play at first. A tie usually goes to the runner but not this time. 996 01:08:21,848 --> 01:08:25,767 So that first big league hit will remain to be seen. 997 01:08:27,186 --> 01:08:30,480 So the Giants got Mize batting cleanup. 998 01:08:32,859 --> 01:08:34,443 Shame about Leo. 999 01:08:34,986 --> 01:08:37,279 Inevitable, I suppose. 1000 01:08:37,447 --> 01:08:40,198 I asked him if she was worth it, he said yes. 1001 01:08:40,366 --> 01:08:41,700 [CHUCKLING] 1002 01:08:41,868 --> 01:08:43,368 How's the retirement? 1003 01:08:43,536 --> 01:08:45,871 Oh, it's just fine. 1004 01:08:46,039 --> 01:08:47,372 You know, the roses are... 1005 01:08:47,540 --> 01:08:48,707 [CHUCKLES] 1006 01:08:48,875 --> 01:08:52,753 Hell of a thing when a man's got good health... 1007 01:08:52,920 --> 01:08:54,338 ...and plenty of money... 1008 01:08:54,505 --> 01:08:56,340 ...and absolutely nothing to do. 1009 01:08:56,507 --> 01:08:59,885 Heh, well, I'm perfectly happy. 1010 01:09:00,053 --> 01:09:01,553 Is that so? 1011 01:09:03,389 --> 01:09:07,059 You know, when I took the Cleveland uniform off two years ago... 1012 01:09:07,226 --> 01:09:11,480 ...I promised the missus I'd never put on another uniform again. 1013 01:09:11,731 --> 01:09:14,566 So the roses are beautiful... 1014 01:09:14,734 --> 01:09:16,902 ...and, uh, I sleep better too. 1015 01:09:17,070 --> 01:09:20,072 Roses and sleep are two wonderful things, Burt. 1016 01:09:20,239 --> 01:09:25,619 But sleep you can get when you're in your casket, and flowers look great on top of it. 1017 01:09:25,787 --> 01:09:29,331 But, uh, you don't look like a dead man to me, Burt. 1018 01:09:30,041 --> 01:09:31,416 What's this about, Branch? 1019 01:09:36,714 --> 01:09:39,257 I need you to manage the Dodgers for me, Burt. 1020 01:09:39,425 --> 01:09:40,592 - No. - Now, wait. 1021 01:09:40,760 --> 01:09:45,013 We're a ship without a captain and there's a typhoon coming. 1022 01:09:45,181 --> 01:09:47,224 I'm sorry, no. 1023 01:09:48,518 --> 01:09:50,060 Don't you miss the game, Burt? 1024 01:09:51,104 --> 01:09:53,146 Working with the players? 1025 01:09:53,314 --> 01:09:55,649 Helping to get the best out of the team? 1026 01:09:56,109 --> 01:09:59,069 Go on, look me in the eye and tell me you don't. 1027 01:09:59,278 --> 01:10:03,490 Baseball's the only life for an old pepper pot like me. 1028 01:10:03,950 --> 01:10:05,784 But I promised my wife, Branch. 1029 01:10:05,952 --> 01:10:08,954 You promised her you'd never put on a uniform again. 1030 01:10:09,122 --> 01:10:11,373 You didn't promise her you wouldn't manage. 1031 01:10:12,125 --> 01:10:15,961 Wear a suit and a tie like Connie Mack. 1032 01:10:17,380 --> 01:10:18,463 [SIGHS] 1033 01:10:19,132 --> 01:10:20,799 Come on, Burt. 1034 01:10:21,801 --> 01:10:22,926 What do you say? 1035 01:10:25,513 --> 01:10:27,431 Burt, I need you. 1036 01:10:29,058 --> 01:10:31,017 What do you say? 1037 01:10:33,646 --> 01:10:34,980 [CHATTERING] 1038 01:10:35,690 --> 01:10:37,649 All right, men. Men? 1039 01:10:39,986 --> 01:10:41,570 Men? 1040 01:10:43,865 --> 01:10:47,033 I know you've all, uh, heard the news. I'm your new manager. 1041 01:10:47,201 --> 01:10:49,536 I don't have much to say to you. 1042 01:10:50,705 --> 01:10:52,122 Just, uh... 1043 01:10:53,666 --> 01:10:56,001 ...don't be afraid... 1044 01:10:56,169 --> 01:10:59,796 ...of old Burt Shotton as your manager. 1045 01:11:00,173 --> 01:11:02,632 You can win the pennant in spite of me. 1046 01:11:03,801 --> 01:11:05,552 There's, uh... 1047 01:11:05,887 --> 01:11:08,555 There's nothing I can do to hurt you. 1048 01:11:14,687 --> 01:11:16,062 So, uh... 1049 01:11:17,857 --> 01:11:18,940 You Robinson? 1050 01:11:20,943 --> 01:11:22,694 I thought so. 1051 01:11:24,155 --> 01:11:26,865 So let's get out there and beat those, uh... Who are we playing? 1052 01:11:27,033 --> 01:11:28,283 Giants, Burt. 1053 01:11:28,451 --> 01:11:31,661 Giants! Let's go beat the Giants! 1054 01:11:35,875 --> 01:11:38,502 ANNOUNCER [ON PA]: Now batting, number 42... 1055 01:11:38,669 --> 01:11:42,547 ...first baseman, Jackie Robinson. 1056 01:11:43,674 --> 01:11:45,842 You mark my words and circle this date. 1057 01:11:46,010 --> 01:11:49,513 Negroes are gonna run the white man straight out of baseball. 1058 01:11:50,181 --> 01:11:52,390 I'm not prejudiced. It's physiological. 1059 01:11:52,558 --> 01:11:56,061 They have a longer heel bone. Gives them an unfair speed advantage. 1060 01:11:57,814 --> 01:12:00,774 ANNOUNCER [ON PA]: Here's Robinson. Jack holds that club down by the end... 1061 01:12:00,942 --> 01:12:04,945 ...rear foot at the back end of the box, slight open stance, bent at the knees. 1062 01:12:06,572 --> 01:12:07,572 Jack swings. 1063 01:12:07,740 --> 01:12:11,243 That ball is screaming out to left. Hartung watching it go and... 1064 01:12:11,410 --> 01:12:13,370 So long! Home run! 1065 01:12:13,538 --> 01:12:14,621 [CHUCKLING] 1066 01:12:14,789 --> 01:12:17,749 Jackie Robinson has his first Major League home run. 1067 01:12:17,917 --> 01:12:22,254 Was that because his heel bone was longer, Bob? Hmm? 1068 01:12:22,421 --> 01:12:23,922 [ALL LAUGHING] 1069 01:12:27,426 --> 01:12:31,847 "Heel bone longer." 1070 01:12:45,152 --> 01:12:46,778 Sorry I'm late. Class ran long. 1071 01:12:46,946 --> 01:12:48,530 That's okay. 1072 01:12:48,698 --> 01:12:53,076 It's so cold and raw out, I don't want him getting sick at the game. 1073 01:12:57,248 --> 01:12:59,207 Fed him already. 1074 01:12:59,458 --> 01:13:02,377 All of his bits are on the table over there. 1075 01:13:03,588 --> 01:13:05,463 He'll be nice and warm in here. 1076 01:13:05,631 --> 01:13:07,465 Thank you, Alice. 1077 01:13:11,804 --> 01:13:13,346 BARBER: Bottom of the 1 st. 1078 01:13:14,640 --> 01:13:16,892 The skies are leaden now. Pretty threatening. 1079 01:13:17,059 --> 01:13:19,060 Eddie Stanky, safe at first. 1080 01:13:19,228 --> 01:13:21,313 And Jackie Robinson stepping to the plate. 1081 01:13:21,814 --> 01:13:26,151 There's a slight breeze coming in from right field, blowing towards left. 1082 01:13:26,319 --> 01:13:29,487 It shouldn't give much of an advantage to the right-handed hitters. 1083 01:13:29,655 --> 01:13:31,364 Hey, nigger! 1084 01:13:31,741 --> 01:13:32,991 Black nigger! 1085 01:13:33,159 --> 01:13:37,245 Hey, why don't you go back to the cotton fields where you come from, huh? 1086 01:13:37,413 --> 01:13:39,581 I saw you swing your way out of a jungle. 1087 01:13:39,749 --> 01:13:43,752 Chapman, the Phillies manager, seems to be chirping something out to Robinson. 1088 01:13:43,920 --> 01:13:46,254 Chapman, a hothead during his playing days... 1089 01:13:46,422 --> 01:13:49,758 ...has carried that reputation right into his managing. 1090 01:13:57,016 --> 01:13:58,391 MAN 1: He's got half a mind, Jackie. 1091 01:14:00,436 --> 01:14:01,853 MAN 2: Take that monkey out now! 1092 01:14:02,021 --> 01:14:05,023 CHAPMAN: You all right? You don't look all right. 1093 01:14:05,191 --> 01:14:07,192 Nigger, nigger, nigger! 1094 01:14:07,360 --> 01:14:09,778 Come on, nigger, nigger, nigger! 1095 01:14:12,114 --> 01:14:13,615 CROWD: Whoa! 1096 01:14:16,661 --> 01:14:18,286 Welcome to the big leagues, rook! 1097 01:14:18,913 --> 01:14:21,039 Come on, now, get up. 1098 01:14:21,207 --> 01:14:23,750 Can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen, rook. 1099 01:14:23,918 --> 01:14:24,960 Right, Bobby, heh? 1100 01:14:26,545 --> 01:14:28,546 CHAPMAN: Those are nice dance moves, Bojangles. 1101 01:14:28,714 --> 01:14:32,759 Leave your hat on the ground, maybe somebody'll throw some money in it, huh? 1102 01:14:34,470 --> 01:14:35,887 Put on a little show, nigger. 1103 01:14:36,055 --> 01:14:38,014 Do a little shuffle. 1104 01:14:38,724 --> 01:14:41,059 - Come on, midnight! - He's all right, he's all right. 1105 01:14:41,227 --> 01:14:42,310 CHAPMAN: All right, nigger. 1106 01:14:42,478 --> 01:14:46,147 Let's do this. You ought to be careful in this sunshine. 1107 01:14:46,315 --> 01:14:48,358 Tar baby skin gonna melt. 1108 01:14:53,572 --> 01:14:55,365 CROWD: Whoa! MAN 3: You can't hit that? 1109 01:14:55,533 --> 01:14:57,367 MAN 4: One more! Strike him! 1110 01:14:57,535 --> 01:15:00,203 CHAPMAN: Why don't you get that boy that you sent down... 1111 01:15:00,371 --> 01:15:02,414 ...to the International League, huh? 1112 01:15:02,581 --> 01:15:04,499 That's where Africans play, ain't it? 1113 01:15:04,667 --> 01:15:06,001 Who was that? 1114 01:15:06,168 --> 01:15:07,919 Who'd you put out of a job, nigger? 1115 01:15:08,421 --> 01:15:10,255 Come on, Jackie. 1116 01:15:10,423 --> 01:15:12,424 BARBER: Robinson, waiting for the pitch. 1117 01:15:12,591 --> 01:15:14,592 Swings, and it's a fly ball out to left. 1118 01:15:17,346 --> 01:15:19,347 Ennis settles under it for the out. 1119 01:15:21,851 --> 01:15:25,103 Sky's starting to clear now, the sun pushing its way through. 1120 01:15:25,271 --> 01:15:27,731 Nigger can't play. 1121 01:15:28,566 --> 01:15:30,900 It's all right, he can take it. 1122 01:15:31,736 --> 01:15:34,279 God built him to last. 1123 01:15:54,592 --> 01:15:56,634 BARBER: No score, bottom of the 4th. 1124 01:15:56,802 --> 01:15:59,637 Spider Jorgensen taking a small lead off first. 1125 01:15:59,805 --> 01:16:02,640 Jorgensen, a rookie, spent last season in Montreal. 1126 01:16:04,435 --> 01:16:05,977 Here's the pitch. 1127 01:16:06,145 --> 01:16:08,563 And Stanky lines a single out to right field. 1128 01:16:08,731 --> 01:16:10,106 MAN 1: Three! 1129 01:16:10,274 --> 01:16:13,318 MAN 2: Hung low. Now there you go. ANNOUNCER [ON PA]: Next up for the Dodgers: 1130 01:16:13,903 --> 01:16:16,112 Jackie Robinson. 1131 01:16:18,157 --> 01:16:19,282 CHAPMAN: Hey! 1132 01:16:19,450 --> 01:16:20,784 Hey, Pee Wee! 1133 01:16:20,951 --> 01:16:23,369 Hey, what's this nigger doing for you all... 1134 01:16:23,537 --> 01:16:26,498 ...that you let him drink out of the same water fountain as you? 1135 01:16:27,166 --> 01:16:28,541 Huh? 1136 01:16:29,293 --> 01:16:31,127 I hope you don't take showers with him. 1137 01:16:32,046 --> 01:16:34,589 Because you gonna be a mess! 1138 01:16:36,884 --> 01:16:38,176 Hey, nigger! 1139 01:16:38,344 --> 01:16:40,345 You like white women, huh? 1140 01:16:40,513 --> 01:16:44,015 Hey, which one of these Dodger wives are you climbing on tonight? 1141 01:16:44,183 --> 01:16:45,266 UMPIRE: Time! 1142 01:16:45,434 --> 01:16:48,353 Wait, timeout, hold on. He's gotta take a nap. 1143 01:16:48,521 --> 01:16:49,521 Hey, which one is it? 1144 01:16:51,190 --> 01:16:52,941 I think I know! 1145 01:16:53,567 --> 01:16:54,651 Dixie? 1146 01:16:56,195 --> 01:16:57,195 [CHUCKLING] 1147 01:16:57,363 --> 01:17:01,032 Sorry. Dixie, I hate to be the one to tell you. 1148 01:17:01,200 --> 01:17:04,786 I saw her walking earlier with a little bit of a bow in her step. 1149 01:17:05,329 --> 01:17:06,454 It'll be fine. 1150 01:17:06,622 --> 01:17:10,458 It'll be fine. He looks like a nice boy. 1151 01:17:10,626 --> 01:17:12,377 That right, boy? 1152 01:17:12,545 --> 01:17:14,212 Come on, nigger, nigger, nigger! 1153 01:17:15,047 --> 01:17:16,923 BARBER: Two men on for Robinson. 1154 01:17:17,508 --> 01:17:19,342 Here's the pitch from Leonard. 1155 01:17:19,510 --> 01:17:22,929 Swung on, and it's a towering infield pop-up. 1156 01:17:27,226 --> 01:17:28,434 Seminick settles under it. 1157 01:17:28,602 --> 01:17:30,061 - Hey, is that a home run? MAN 3: Yeah. 1158 01:17:30,229 --> 01:17:32,147 If you're playing in an elevator shaft. 1159 01:17:32,314 --> 01:17:34,899 Can of corn, and Robinson is out. 1160 01:17:36,777 --> 01:17:38,820 You don't belong here, nigger! 1161 01:17:39,655 --> 01:17:42,490 You hear me? Why don't you look in the mirror? 1162 01:17:42,658 --> 01:17:44,742 This a white man's game. 1163 01:17:45,202 --> 01:17:47,704 All right? Get that through your thick monkey skull! 1164 01:17:59,758 --> 01:18:01,301 Look at me, baby. 1165 01:18:02,511 --> 01:18:04,012 [PANTING] 1166 01:18:05,890 --> 01:18:08,099 Look at me, baby. Look at me. 1167 01:18:15,191 --> 01:18:16,691 [SCREAMING] 1168 01:18:32,124 --> 01:18:33,458 [SOBBING] 1169 01:18:39,548 --> 01:18:40,798 No! 1170 01:18:43,802 --> 01:18:45,428 No. 1171 01:18:46,180 --> 01:18:48,640 The next white son of a bitch that opens his mouth... 1172 01:18:48,807 --> 01:18:50,975 ...I'll smash his goddamn teeth in. 1173 01:18:51,477 --> 01:18:53,853 RICKEY: You can't do that, Jack. 1174 01:18:59,818 --> 01:19:02,487 I'm supposed to just let this go on? 1175 01:19:02,988 --> 01:19:05,573 RICKEY: These men have to live with themselves. 1176 01:19:06,659 --> 01:19:09,327 I have to live with myself too. 1177 01:19:09,954 --> 01:19:12,956 Right now I'm living a sermon out there. 1178 01:19:14,416 --> 01:19:16,501 You don't matter now, Jack. 1179 01:19:16,961 --> 01:19:18,544 You're in this thing. 1180 01:19:18,712 --> 01:19:22,006 You don't have the right to pull out from the backing of people... 1181 01:19:22,174 --> 01:19:25,718 ...that believe in you, that respect you, that need you. 1182 01:19:25,886 --> 01:19:27,178 Is that so? 1183 01:19:27,346 --> 01:19:31,599 If you fight, they won't say that Chapman forced you to. 1184 01:19:31,767 --> 01:19:36,396 They'll say that you're in over your head. That you don't belong here. 1185 01:19:36,563 --> 01:19:39,941 Do you know what it's like having somebody do this to you? 1186 01:19:40,109 --> 01:19:41,276 No. 1187 01:19:42,069 --> 01:19:43,361 No. 1188 01:19:44,071 --> 01:19:45,405 You do. 1189 01:19:47,866 --> 01:19:49,158 You're the one... 1190 01:19:50,244 --> 01:19:52,036 ...living the sermon. 1191 01:19:54,540 --> 01:19:56,291 In the wilderness. 1192 01:19:56,458 --> 01:19:58,167 Forty days. 1193 01:19:58,377 --> 01:19:59,669 All of it. 1194 01:20:02,006 --> 01:20:03,381 Only you. 1195 01:20:04,425 --> 01:20:07,093 There's not a goddamn thing I can do about it. 1196 01:20:07,261 --> 01:20:08,761 Of course there is! 1197 01:20:08,929 --> 01:20:11,597 You can get out there and hit! 1198 01:20:11,765 --> 01:20:14,851 You can get on base and score. 1199 01:20:15,019 --> 01:20:18,021 You can win this game for us. 1200 01:20:19,106 --> 01:20:20,481 We need you. 1201 01:20:20,649 --> 01:20:22,692 Everybody needs you! 1202 01:20:22,901 --> 01:20:25,403 You're medicine, Jack! 1203 01:20:55,934 --> 01:20:58,227 MAN: Let's go, fellas. 1204 01:20:58,437 --> 01:21:00,063 They're taking the field. 1205 01:21:02,316 --> 01:21:03,733 MAN: Now, get out there. 1206 01:21:03,942 --> 01:21:05,026 Be smart, fellas. 1207 01:21:05,194 --> 01:21:06,319 Let's go! 1208 01:21:12,993 --> 01:21:15,036 Who's playing first? 1209 01:21:20,459 --> 01:21:22,668 I'm gonna need a new bat. 1210 01:21:25,756 --> 01:21:28,841 BARBER: Eight zeros on the scoreboard for the Phillies, seven for the Dodgers. 1211 01:21:29,009 --> 01:21:31,469 No score, with the bottom of the 8th coming up. 1212 01:21:31,637 --> 01:21:33,096 CHAPMAN: All right, nigger. 1213 01:21:34,473 --> 01:21:37,016 Hey, boy! 1214 01:21:38,310 --> 01:21:40,103 Porch monkey! 1215 01:21:40,479 --> 01:21:42,230 Hey, nigger, I know you can hear me. 1216 01:21:43,190 --> 01:21:46,609 You know what you're here for, don't you, huh? 1217 01:21:46,777 --> 01:21:50,988 You're here to get the nigger dollars for Rickey at the gate. 1218 01:21:53,492 --> 01:21:55,410 You don't belong here, nigger! 1219 01:21:55,577 --> 01:21:58,329 Sit down. You sit down or I sit you down. 1220 01:21:58,497 --> 01:21:59,831 CHAPMAN: What's the problem, Stank? 1221 01:21:59,998 --> 01:22:03,126 You're the problem, you disgrace. What the hell kind of man are you? 1222 01:22:03,293 --> 01:22:07,797 You know he can't fight back. Why don't you try picking on someone who can. 1223 01:22:07,965 --> 01:22:10,341 I'm not gonna fight you, get thrown out of the game. 1224 01:22:10,509 --> 01:22:13,511 Stanky now having a chin-wag with his ex-teammate Chapman. 1225 01:22:13,679 --> 01:22:15,555 Both men, masters of distraction. 1226 01:22:15,722 --> 01:22:17,849 Stanky from second and Chapman from the dugout. 1227 01:22:18,016 --> 01:22:20,309 We'll have to wait and see what the umpire does... 1228 01:22:20,477 --> 01:22:23,354 ...since he's well within his rights to kick Stanky out. 1229 01:22:23,522 --> 01:22:27,692 Hey, 12! That's enough. Back to the dugout. 1230 01:22:27,860 --> 01:22:29,777 You shut your mouth or I shut it for you. 1231 01:22:29,945 --> 01:22:31,612 This ain't happening. 1232 01:22:33,824 --> 01:22:37,285 Hey, Stank? What's it like being a nigger's nigger? 1233 01:22:37,453 --> 01:22:40,997 I don't know, Chapman. What's it like to be a redneck piece of shit? 1234 01:22:46,795 --> 01:22:48,588 BARBER: Robinson up. 1235 01:22:49,923 --> 01:22:51,382 Here's the pitch. 1236 01:22:54,803 --> 01:22:58,347 And Jack pokes a soft hit past second. 1237 01:22:59,391 --> 01:23:00,391 MAN 1: Sorry! 1238 01:23:02,060 --> 01:23:04,979 BARBER: Not much of a hit to speak of, but Jackie is standing on first. 1239 01:23:05,564 --> 01:23:06,981 Go, Jackie. 1240 01:23:07,149 --> 01:23:09,317 ANNOUNCER [ON PA]: Center fielder, number 7, Pete Reiser. 1241 01:23:09,485 --> 01:23:12,862 BARBER: Mr. Pete Reiser steps up into the batter's box. 1242 01:23:15,032 --> 01:23:16,908 Robinson with another big lead off first. 1243 01:23:17,075 --> 01:23:19,577 He's just as restless as a cat with a hot foot. 1244 01:23:22,915 --> 01:23:24,081 MAN 2: Back. 1245 01:23:25,250 --> 01:23:26,751 - Whoa! - Safe! 1246 01:23:26,919 --> 01:23:27,960 [CROWD CHEERING] 1247 01:23:30,088 --> 01:23:33,216 BARBER: The Flatbush faithful voicing their approval of Jack... 1248 01:23:33,383 --> 01:23:35,051 ...as this type of scrappy play... 1249 01:23:35,219 --> 01:23:38,429 ...is exactly what they've grown to expect of their beloved Bums. 1250 01:23:38,597 --> 01:23:40,097 MAN 3: Play now. 1251 01:23:40,641 --> 01:23:42,016 Work it. 1252 01:23:47,272 --> 01:23:50,525 Steal it, sweetheart. Take it. 1253 01:24:00,118 --> 01:24:02,036 - Strike three, you're out. MAN 4: He's going! 1254 01:24:07,459 --> 01:24:08,584 MAN 5: Down! UMPIRE: Safe! 1255 01:24:13,215 --> 01:24:15,091 BARBER: The Dodgers, with an excellent chance... 1256 01:24:15,259 --> 01:24:17,802 ...as Robinson has willed himself into scoring position. 1257 01:24:17,970 --> 01:24:19,470 MAN 6: Thattaboy. 1258 01:24:19,638 --> 01:24:23,224 BARBER: Young Gene Hermanski steps to the plate, playing right today. 1259 01:24:24,977 --> 01:24:26,143 Come on! 1260 01:24:37,823 --> 01:24:39,532 BARBER: Hermanski cracks a single to left... 1261 01:24:39,700 --> 01:24:42,326 ...and Robinson is able to trot home for the first run... 1262 01:24:42,494 --> 01:24:45,162 ...that may also be the decider. 1263 01:24:48,709 --> 01:24:50,459 All right. 1264 01:24:54,298 --> 01:24:56,591 MAN 7: Jackie! MAN 8: All right! 1265 01:24:57,217 --> 01:24:58,759 Hey, Robinson! 1266 01:25:13,817 --> 01:25:14,859 Thanks. 1267 01:25:18,196 --> 01:25:19,697 For what? 1268 01:25:21,074 --> 01:25:23,534 You're on my team. What the hell am I supposed to do? 1269 01:25:30,792 --> 01:25:31,834 Nice hit. 1270 01:25:39,760 --> 01:25:42,053 All this fuss over a rookie. 1271 01:25:42,220 --> 01:25:45,389 What, he's got 10, 12 at bats. 1272 01:25:45,557 --> 01:25:46,849 Y'all gonna spoil him. 1273 01:25:47,017 --> 01:25:49,101 Chapman, do you think it cost you the game? 1274 01:25:49,269 --> 01:25:53,064 No. I think that a single out to the left field cost us the game. 1275 01:25:53,231 --> 01:25:54,398 [CHUCKLES] 1276 01:25:54,566 --> 01:25:56,651 You think you were a little hard on Robinson? 1277 01:25:56,818 --> 01:26:00,446 No. Look, we treat him the same way we treat Hank Greenberg... 1278 01:26:00,614 --> 01:26:03,115 ...except we call him a kike instead of a coon. 1279 01:26:03,283 --> 01:26:05,743 Whenever we play exhibitions with the Yankees... 1280 01:26:05,911 --> 01:26:08,329 ...we call Joe DiMaggio "The Wop." 1281 01:26:08,497 --> 01:26:10,456 All right? They laugh about it. 1282 01:26:10,832 --> 01:26:13,042 And it's forgotten when the game's over. 1283 01:26:26,640 --> 01:26:28,557 JACKIE: I don't care if they like me. 1284 01:26:29,935 --> 01:26:32,269 I didn't come here to make friends. 1285 01:26:34,064 --> 01:26:37,191 I don't even care if they respect me. I know who I am. 1286 01:26:39,611 --> 01:26:42,154 Got enough respect for myself. 1287 01:26:44,533 --> 01:26:46,409 But I do not want them to beat me. 1288 01:26:48,161 --> 01:26:49,620 They're never gonna beat you. 1289 01:26:56,169 --> 01:26:59,296 They came close today. 1290 01:27:12,936 --> 01:27:15,229 I'm going in that Phillies dugout tomorrow... 1291 01:27:15,397 --> 01:27:17,481 ...and I'm gonna wring Ben Chapman's neck! 1292 01:27:17,983 --> 01:27:19,483 [LAUGHING] 1293 01:27:20,485 --> 01:27:22,611 Did I say something funny? 1294 01:27:22,779 --> 01:27:26,031 When I first told you about Robinson, Harold... 1295 01:27:26,199 --> 01:27:29,160 ...you were against it. 1296 01:27:29,327 --> 01:27:31,495 Now, all of the sudden you're worried about him. 1297 01:27:31,663 --> 01:27:32,955 Wonder how that happened. 1298 01:27:33,123 --> 01:27:36,459 - Why, any decent-minded person would... - Sympathy, Harold. 1299 01:27:36,877 --> 01:27:39,503 It's a Greek word. it means "to suffer." 1300 01:27:39,671 --> 01:27:43,132 "I sympathize with you" means "I suffer with you." 1301 01:27:43,717 --> 01:27:46,427 That Philadelphia manager is, uh... 1302 01:27:46,595 --> 01:27:47,636 [CHUCKLES] 1303 01:27:47,888 --> 01:27:49,263 He's doing me a service. 1304 01:27:49,431 --> 01:27:52,183 - A service? - Yes. 1305 01:27:52,350 --> 01:27:56,854 He's creating sympathy on Jackie's behalf. 1306 01:27:57,564 --> 01:28:00,191 "Philadelphia" is Greek. 1307 01:28:00,901 --> 01:28:03,277 Means "brotherly love." 1308 01:28:03,445 --> 01:28:04,862 [BUZZER BUZZES] 1309 01:28:05,030 --> 01:28:07,198 JANE [OVER INTERCOM]: Bob Bragan to see you, Mr. Rickey. 1310 01:28:07,657 --> 01:28:10,701 What in Satan's fire does he want? 1311 01:28:12,037 --> 01:28:13,120 All right, send him in. 1312 01:28:25,050 --> 01:28:26,550 What do you want, Bragan? 1313 01:28:27,177 --> 01:28:29,678 Uh, Mr. Rickey, I, uh... 1314 01:28:32,057 --> 01:28:34,391 - I would like, um... - What do you want? 1315 01:28:35,894 --> 01:28:37,895 I'd like to not be traded, sir. 1316 01:28:39,564 --> 01:28:41,106 If it's not too late. 1317 01:28:42,442 --> 01:28:44,026 What about Robinson? 1318 01:28:46,446 --> 01:28:48,280 The world's changing. 1319 01:28:49,491 --> 01:28:51,992 I guess I can live with the change. 1320 01:28:52,911 --> 01:28:57,581 I mean, I can't believe it. I speak my mind, and they trade me. 1321 01:28:57,749 --> 01:28:59,500 [COUNTRY MUSIC PLAYING OVER SPEAKERS] 1322 01:28:59,668 --> 01:29:01,418 This ain't the America I know. 1323 01:29:01,586 --> 01:29:05,089 Uh-uh. Home of the free, land of the brave? You hear me? 1324 01:29:06,424 --> 01:29:08,342 Where they sending you, Hig? 1325 01:29:09,427 --> 01:29:10,553 Pittsburgh. 1326 01:29:11,137 --> 01:29:15,808 For cash and some Italian outfielder named Gionfriddo. 1327 01:29:18,436 --> 01:29:21,188 Pittsburgh. I mean... 1328 01:29:24,651 --> 01:29:26,944 Good luck, boys. You gonna need it. 1329 01:29:31,575 --> 01:29:33,284 Pittsburgh! 1330 01:29:34,119 --> 01:29:35,619 [SIGHS] 1331 01:29:36,872 --> 01:29:38,455 Branch, it's Herb. 1332 01:29:38,623 --> 01:29:40,708 RICKY [OVER PHONE]: Herb. What can I do for you? 1333 01:29:40,876 --> 01:29:42,960 Branch, how long have we known each other? 1334 01:29:43,879 --> 01:29:46,589 Oh, 20 years, maybe more. 1335 01:29:46,756 --> 01:29:49,341 That's right. Been over some solid road together. 1336 01:29:49,509 --> 01:29:55,180 So, um, you can trust me when I tell you Brooklyn's due here tomorrow... 1337 01:29:56,016 --> 01:29:58,642 ...but you cannot bring that nigger down here... 1338 01:29:58,810 --> 01:30:00,603 [OVER PHONE] ...with the rest of your team. 1339 01:30:02,981 --> 01:30:04,815 Why's that, Herb? 1340 01:30:04,983 --> 01:30:07,151 His name is Jackie Robinson, by the way. 1341 01:30:07,319 --> 01:30:09,695 Yeah, Branch, I understand he's got a name... 1342 01:30:09,863 --> 01:30:13,699 ...but we're just not ready for that sort of thing here in Philadelphia. 1343 01:30:14,326 --> 01:30:18,829 We're not gonna be able to take the field against your team if that boy's in uniform. 1344 01:30:19,289 --> 01:30:22,833 Well, what you do with your team is your decision, Herb. 1345 01:30:23,001 --> 01:30:26,003 But my team's gonna be in Philadelphia tomorrow... 1346 01:30:26,171 --> 01:30:28,005 [OVER PHONE] ...with Robinson. 1347 01:30:28,173 --> 01:30:31,550 And if we have to claim the game as a forfeit, so be it. 1348 01:30:31,718 --> 01:30:33,636 That's 9-0... 1349 01:30:33,803 --> 01:30:35,137 [OVER PHONE] ...in case you forgot. 1350 01:30:35,305 --> 01:30:38,682 You've had a hell of a hair across your ass over this for a long time. 1351 01:30:38,850 --> 01:30:41,352 I'd like to know what it is you're trying to prove. 1352 01:30:41,519 --> 01:30:44,104 You think God likes baseball, Herb? 1353 01:30:44,773 --> 01:30:47,524 What...? What the hell is that supposed to mean? 1354 01:30:47,692 --> 01:30:50,069 It means someday you're gonna meet God... 1355 01:30:50,236 --> 01:30:52,947 ...and when he inquires as why you didn't take the field... 1356 01:30:53,114 --> 01:30:54,865 ...against Robinson in Philadelphia... 1357 01:30:55,033 --> 01:30:57,618 ...and you answer that it's because he was a Negro... 1358 01:30:57,786 --> 01:31:00,663 ...it may not be a sufficient reply! 1359 01:31:21,476 --> 01:31:25,896 Okay, guys, we got 20 minutes to check in and get to Shibe, so chop-chop! 1360 01:31:26,147 --> 01:31:27,231 MAN: Hey! 1361 01:31:27,691 --> 01:31:29,233 Hey. Out. 1362 01:31:29,401 --> 01:31:30,818 And get that bus out of here. 1363 01:31:30,986 --> 01:31:34,905 Oh, no, no, no, we have reservations. We're the Dodgers. 1364 01:31:35,073 --> 01:31:39,076 No, your team is not welcome here. Not while you have ball club Negroes with you. 1365 01:31:39,244 --> 01:31:41,370 You just mean that Robinson can't stay, right? 1366 01:31:41,538 --> 01:31:45,040 No, I mean your entire team has been refused. 1367 01:31:45,208 --> 01:31:48,711 - We've been staying here for 10 years. - And you can stay away that long too. 1368 01:31:48,878 --> 01:31:51,005 Hold on. Now, wait, we should talk about this. 1369 01:31:51,172 --> 01:31:53,215 Who put you up to this? Is it the Phillies? 1370 01:31:53,383 --> 01:31:55,384 They're not gonna let us stay here, fellas. 1371 01:31:56,845 --> 01:31:58,220 They don't want us here. 1372 01:31:59,889 --> 01:32:02,808 Yeah, well maybe 42's got enough friends in town we can bunk up. 1373 01:32:02,976 --> 01:32:05,936 MAN: It's the rule we're gonna go with. SUKEFORTH: We've got reservations. 1374 01:32:06,104 --> 01:32:07,688 - Why is that? MAN: That is the rule! 1375 01:32:07,856 --> 01:32:09,606 What's that supposed to mean? 1376 01:32:09,983 --> 01:32:11,650 It's not supposed to mean a thing. 1377 01:32:11,818 --> 01:32:14,903 When you can't get in hotels, you got people's houses you stay at. 1378 01:32:15,071 --> 01:32:16,613 Ain't that right? 1379 01:32:18,491 --> 01:32:19,616 What? 1380 01:32:21,411 --> 01:32:23,203 What do you want from me, Walker? 1381 01:32:24,164 --> 01:32:25,372 An apology. 1382 01:32:25,540 --> 01:32:28,250 You want an apology? For what? 1383 01:32:29,419 --> 01:32:30,753 For places like this? 1384 01:32:31,463 --> 01:32:35,632 No. For turning this season into a damn sideshow. 1385 01:32:35,800 --> 01:32:37,760 - Hey, fellas. - I'm a ballplayer, all right? 1386 01:32:37,927 --> 01:32:40,262 - I'm here to play ball! - So am I. 1387 01:32:41,681 --> 01:32:42,890 I'm here to win. 1388 01:32:43,058 --> 01:32:44,683 We want to win. We on the same page? 1389 01:32:44,851 --> 01:32:47,061 Well, how we supposed to win sleeping on a bus? 1390 01:32:47,228 --> 01:32:50,147 Maybe it'll do you some good the way you been swinging the bat. 1391 01:32:50,315 --> 01:32:53,484 - Hey, you watch your mouth! - Hey, you watch your hand. 1392 01:32:53,651 --> 01:32:57,071 - Don't you ever talk to me like that again! - Watch your hand! 1393 01:32:57,238 --> 01:32:59,406 You hear me? Watch yourself! 1394 01:33:00,075 --> 01:33:03,118 - You spit on me now? - If I spit on you, it'd be an improvement. 1395 01:33:03,286 --> 01:33:06,789 - That's it. You go home, all right? - All right, that's enough! 1396 01:33:07,665 --> 01:33:10,334 Hey, hey! Get used to it, fellas. This how it's gonna be. 1397 01:33:10,502 --> 01:33:12,127 We show up, the circus is in town! 1398 01:33:12,295 --> 01:33:14,338 I'm not going anywhere! 1399 01:33:14,506 --> 01:33:15,756 I'm right here! 1400 01:33:16,966 --> 01:33:19,968 "There is a great lynch mob among us. 1401 01:33:20,178 --> 01:33:23,472 They go unhooded and work without a rope." 1402 01:33:23,681 --> 01:33:25,599 That's you, not me. 1403 01:33:26,267 --> 01:33:29,103 "We must remember that all this country's enemies... 1404 01:33:29,270 --> 01:33:32,064 ...are not beyond the frontiers of our homeland." 1405 01:33:32,232 --> 01:33:33,482 A Jew probably wrote that. 1406 01:33:33,650 --> 01:33:36,026 I don't care who wrote it. It's in the damn papers! 1407 01:33:39,364 --> 01:33:40,864 [SIGHS] 1408 01:33:42,784 --> 01:33:44,701 This is not good, Ben. 1409 01:33:45,245 --> 01:33:47,788 Makes the entire Phillies organization look racist. 1410 01:33:47,956 --> 01:33:49,498 You gotta do something about it. 1411 01:33:49,666 --> 01:33:52,876 Me? Look, I'm defending baseball. 1412 01:33:53,044 --> 01:33:56,380 It's time for you to step up and defend the Phillies. 1413 01:33:56,881 --> 01:34:02,386 This started on the field, it's gonna end on the field, and we're done talking about it. 1414 01:34:04,222 --> 01:34:05,848 All right. 1415 01:34:07,142 --> 01:34:08,809 - Hey, fellas. - Hey. 1416 01:34:17,277 --> 01:34:19,653 Excuse me. Hi. Jackie. 1417 01:34:19,821 --> 01:34:21,280 Uh, Wendell, um... 1418 01:34:21,656 --> 01:34:22,698 A request came in. 1419 01:34:22,866 --> 01:34:27,035 Uh, Ben Chapman, he's the, uh, manager for the Phillies. You knew that. 1420 01:34:27,203 --> 01:34:29,371 Uh, he'd like his photo taken with you. 1421 01:34:32,292 --> 01:34:33,584 You been drinking, Harold? 1422 01:34:33,751 --> 01:34:35,252 [CHUCKLING] 1423 01:34:36,838 --> 01:34:39,173 No. No. I wish. 1424 01:34:39,340 --> 01:34:42,384 No, Mr. Rickey, uh, he thinks it's a good idea. 1425 01:34:43,386 --> 01:34:46,555 He says it's gonna be in every sports page across the country. 1426 01:34:46,723 --> 01:34:50,350 An example that even the most hardened man can change. 1427 01:34:52,520 --> 01:34:56,690 Chapman hasn't changed. He's just trying to save face. 1428 01:34:56,858 --> 01:35:00,319 Mr. Rickey says it doesn't matter if he's changed. 1429 01:35:00,486 --> 01:35:02,863 As long as it looks like he's changed. 1430 01:35:04,782 --> 01:35:07,409 Jackie, you've seen the questions come in slow. 1431 01:35:07,785 --> 01:35:10,787 Now, just see this photo come in even slower. 1432 01:35:10,955 --> 01:35:14,875 Chapman said he'd come down here. Or, uh, he could meet you in the runway. 1433 01:35:15,043 --> 01:35:16,335 No. 1434 01:35:20,840 --> 01:35:22,424 On the field. 1435 01:35:23,551 --> 01:35:24,968 Where everyone can see. 1436 01:35:25,136 --> 01:35:28,847 Did World War III break out? Look at all of y'all. 1437 01:35:29,432 --> 01:35:32,684 They even dug you up, Baum. This must be important. 1438 01:35:32,852 --> 01:35:34,895 Listen, I want to say something, uh... 1439 01:35:35,897 --> 01:35:37,731 Jackie's been accepted into baseball... 1440 01:35:37,899 --> 01:35:41,318 ...and the Philadelphia organization wish him all the luck that we can. 1441 01:35:42,820 --> 01:35:46,490 I just hope that our trial of fire has helped him along. 1442 01:35:47,909 --> 01:35:50,702 MAN 1: How about a picture? You shake hands. Bury the hatchet. 1443 01:35:50,870 --> 01:35:52,496 You wanna bury the hatchet? 1444 01:35:53,957 --> 01:35:55,165 Sure. 1445 01:35:58,127 --> 01:35:59,711 We'll use a bat. 1446 01:36:01,130 --> 01:36:03,382 That way we don't have to touch skin. 1447 01:36:04,217 --> 01:36:05,884 - All right. MAN 2: Come on, fellas. 1448 01:36:06,052 --> 01:36:08,303 - All right, do it. MAN 3: That's good. Right here. 1449 01:36:12,976 --> 01:36:14,434 MAN 4: One more. This way, Ben. 1450 01:36:16,354 --> 01:36:17,854 BARBER: It's Ostermueller on the mound. 1451 01:36:20,108 --> 01:36:21,441 Ostermueller, deliberate. 1452 01:36:21,609 --> 01:36:25,237 What I mean to say is, he's one of the slowest working pitchers in the game. 1453 01:36:32,245 --> 01:36:33,870 Here's the windup. And... 1454 01:36:34,872 --> 01:36:38,375 Oh, my! He hit Jackie Robinson right in the head. And Jackie is down! 1455 01:36:38,543 --> 01:36:40,752 What are you doing out there, Ostermueller? 1456 01:36:41,212 --> 01:36:42,546 Hey! 1457 01:36:42,714 --> 01:36:46,008 Ostermueller, you creep! You gotta bat too! Don't you forget it! 1458 01:36:46,175 --> 01:36:47,843 Hey, I'm ready, you wop bastard! 1459 01:36:48,011 --> 01:36:50,554 Oh, yeah? "Wop bastard"? It's coming between your eyes. 1460 01:36:50,722 --> 01:36:53,765 - I'm gonna come like a kamikaze! - He doesn't belong here! 1461 01:36:53,933 --> 01:36:54,975 Get off! Knock it off! 1462 01:36:55,143 --> 01:36:56,184 [ALL SHOUTING] 1463 01:37:06,571 --> 01:37:09,239 I'll send you back to Schmeling and Goering... 1464 01:37:09,407 --> 01:37:11,616 ...and the rest of your dead Kraut buddies! 1465 01:37:11,784 --> 01:37:13,160 MAN 1: You want some, Piner? 1466 01:37:13,328 --> 01:37:14,703 MAN 2: He doesn't belong here! 1467 01:37:26,674 --> 01:37:28,425 They're just ignorant. 1468 01:37:31,304 --> 01:37:32,346 Hmm? 1469 01:37:33,264 --> 01:37:36,725 If they knew you, they would be ashamed. 1470 01:37:49,697 --> 01:37:51,573 What can I do for you, Pee Wee? 1471 01:37:52,658 --> 01:37:55,952 Well, Mr. Rickey, it's like this. 1472 01:37:56,371 --> 01:37:58,622 The series in Cincinnati next week? 1473 01:37:58,790 --> 01:38:01,792 Yes. Important road trip. 1474 01:38:02,460 --> 01:38:05,045 - We're only three games out of first. - Yes, sir. 1475 01:38:05,755 --> 01:38:07,214 Now, you know I'm from Kentucky. 1476 01:38:07,673 --> 01:38:12,636 Then Cincinnati will nearly be a home game for you. 1477 01:38:13,262 --> 01:38:14,805 Well... 1478 01:38:16,641 --> 01:38:18,350 ...I got this letter. 1479 01:38:18,893 --> 01:38:22,479 Apparently, some people aren't too happy about me playing with Robinson. 1480 01:38:22,647 --> 01:38:23,980 Huh? 1481 01:38:27,068 --> 01:38:28,235 "Nigger lover. 1482 01:38:29,529 --> 01:38:31,113 Watch yourself. 1483 01:38:31,531 --> 01:38:32,989 We'll get you, carpetbagger." 1484 01:38:33,157 --> 01:38:34,658 [CHUCKLES] 1485 01:38:36,077 --> 01:38:37,244 Pretty typical stuff. 1486 01:38:39,372 --> 01:38:40,997 Well, it's not typical to me, sir. 1487 01:38:45,253 --> 01:38:46,294 [CHUCKLES] 1488 01:38:48,381 --> 01:38:51,383 How many of those letters have you gotten, Pee Wee? 1489 01:38:52,635 --> 01:38:54,803 Just the one. Ain't that enough? 1490 01:39:00,143 --> 01:39:01,560 What are those? 1491 01:39:02,145 --> 01:39:04,521 Well, I'll tell you what they aren't. 1492 01:39:04,689 --> 01:39:09,526 They aren't letters from the Jackie Robinson fan club. 1493 01:39:15,616 --> 01:39:18,869 "Get out of baseball or your baby boy will die." 1494 01:39:19,912 --> 01:39:22,914 "Quit baseball or your nigger wife..." 1495 01:39:28,880 --> 01:39:31,465 "Get out of the game or be killed." 1496 01:39:34,218 --> 01:39:35,635 Does Jackie know? 1497 01:39:35,803 --> 01:39:38,054 Well, of course he does. 1498 01:39:38,222 --> 01:39:39,931 And the FBI. 1499 01:39:40,433 --> 01:39:43,226 They're taking a threat in Cincinnati pretty seriously. 1500 01:39:43,394 --> 01:39:48,356 So excuse me if I don't get too upset about you getting called a carpetbagger. 1501 01:39:48,691 --> 01:39:50,150 You should be proud. 1502 01:39:53,821 --> 01:39:56,656 Well, I'd just like to play ball, sir. That's all. 1503 01:39:57,158 --> 01:39:58,909 Oh, I understand. 1504 01:39:59,076 --> 01:40:01,745 I bet Jackie just wants to play ball. 1505 01:40:01,913 --> 01:40:04,998 I bet he wishes he wasn't leading the League in hit by pitch. 1506 01:40:05,166 --> 01:40:08,084 I bet he wishes people didn't want to kill him. 1507 01:40:09,212 --> 01:40:11,880 The world's not so simple anymore. 1508 01:40:12,924 --> 01:40:14,925 Guess it never was. 1509 01:40:15,468 --> 01:40:17,093 We just, uh... 1510 01:40:18,179 --> 01:40:20,764 Baseball ignored it, now we can't. 1511 01:40:26,270 --> 01:40:27,521 Yes, sir. 1512 01:40:27,855 --> 01:40:28,855 [CROWD CHEERING] 1513 01:40:29,023 --> 01:40:32,400 BARBER: No hits, no runs for the Dodgers. The Reds are coming to bat. 1514 01:40:38,574 --> 01:40:41,117 How many times do you think Pee Wee's gonna score? 1515 01:40:41,285 --> 01:40:42,452 Well, I don't know, son. 1516 01:40:42,620 --> 01:40:46,623 I remember when I was a kid, I saw Honus Wagner play, scored three times that day. 1517 01:40:46,791 --> 01:40:49,960 - We'll just have to wait and see. - Wow, that would be great. 1518 01:40:51,712 --> 01:40:53,713 [CROWD BOOING] 1519 01:40:54,799 --> 01:40:56,466 We don't want you here! 1520 01:40:56,634 --> 01:40:59,302 Hey! Hey, Nigger boy! 1521 01:40:59,470 --> 01:41:01,137 Get the hell out of Cincinnati! 1522 01:41:01,639 --> 01:41:03,348 We don't want you here! 1523 01:41:03,891 --> 01:41:05,433 Go back to Brooklyn! 1524 01:41:05,601 --> 01:41:06,977 MAN 1: You the batboy, sambo? 1525 01:41:07,144 --> 01:41:08,728 MAN 2: Hey, nigger! I'm talking to you! 1526 01:41:08,896 --> 01:41:12,357 Get the hell out of Cincinnati! We don't want you here, boy! 1527 01:41:13,943 --> 01:41:15,610 Nigger! 1528 01:41:15,778 --> 01:41:17,612 We don't want you here! 1529 01:41:17,780 --> 01:41:21,658 Cincinnati fans expressing their displeasure as the Dodgers take the field. 1530 01:41:21,826 --> 01:41:24,619 Jackie Robinson at first. "The Brat" Eddie Stanky at second. 1531 01:41:24,787 --> 01:41:27,914 Spider Jorgensen at third. And the captain, Pee Wee Reese, at short. 1532 01:41:28,666 --> 01:41:33,670 Fans, ask any man and they'll tell you, the Gillette Superspeed razor is a honey. 1533 01:41:33,838 --> 01:41:36,131 Maybe the sweetest shaving razor you'll ever use. 1534 01:41:36,299 --> 01:41:38,967 Look sharp, feel sharp, be sharp. 1535 01:41:39,176 --> 01:41:40,719 MAN 3: We don't want no niggers here! 1536 01:41:40,886 --> 01:41:43,847 They can say all they want. We're just here to play ball. 1537 01:41:44,015 --> 01:41:45,557 MAN 4: Get him off the field! 1538 01:41:45,725 --> 01:41:49,477 It's just a bunch of crackpots still fighting the Civil War. 1539 01:41:49,937 --> 01:41:53,440 Well, we'd have won that son of a gun if the cornstalks would have held out. 1540 01:41:53,608 --> 01:41:55,609 We just ran out of ammunition. 1541 01:41:56,944 --> 01:41:58,862 Better luck next time, Pee Wee. 1542 01:42:02,617 --> 01:42:04,326 Ain't gonna be a next time, Jackie. 1543 01:42:04,493 --> 01:42:06,703 MAN 5: Hey, Reese! Carpetbagger! 1544 01:42:06,871 --> 01:42:11,249 All we got's right here. Right now. You know what I mean? 1545 01:42:13,502 --> 01:42:14,961 Thank you, Jackie. 1546 01:42:17,006 --> 01:42:18,715 What are you thanking me for? 1547 01:42:21,969 --> 01:42:24,346 I got family up there from Louisville. 1548 01:42:26,515 --> 01:42:28,141 I need them to know. 1549 01:42:29,769 --> 01:42:31,728 I need them to know who I am. 1550 01:42:39,820 --> 01:42:41,071 Hey, number 1! 1551 01:42:41,781 --> 01:42:43,823 You playing ball or socializing? 1552 01:42:44,283 --> 01:42:45,617 [SCOFFS] 1553 01:42:45,785 --> 01:42:46,951 Playing ball, ump. 1554 01:42:47,119 --> 01:42:49,120 UMPIRE: Play ball! MAN 6: Don't let them get to you! 1555 01:42:49,288 --> 01:42:50,747 Playing ball. 1556 01:42:51,874 --> 01:42:56,670 Maybe tomorrow we'll all wear 42. That way they won't tell us apart. 1557 01:43:04,387 --> 01:43:06,262 MAN 7: Come on, Jackie! 1558 01:43:07,431 --> 01:43:08,473 [CHATTERING] 1559 01:43:15,856 --> 01:43:17,482 Let me ask you something, Jackie. 1560 01:43:17,650 --> 01:43:20,944 How come you never shower until everybody else is done? 1561 01:43:23,572 --> 01:43:24,698 What are you, shy? 1562 01:43:29,453 --> 01:43:31,621 I don't want to make anyone feel uncomfortable. 1563 01:43:32,373 --> 01:43:34,833 We're a team. On a hot streak. 1564 01:43:35,000 --> 01:43:37,460 Come on, half those wins were on account of you. 1565 01:43:38,546 --> 01:43:40,255 You're the bravest guy I ever saw. 1566 01:43:43,884 --> 01:43:46,761 You're leading us, you're afraid to take a shower? Heh. 1567 01:43:53,644 --> 01:43:55,770 Come on, take a shower with me, Jackie. 1568 01:44:00,317 --> 01:44:02,235 I didn't mean it like... 1569 01:44:07,324 --> 01:44:10,660 That came out wrong. I was not saying just take a shower with me. 1570 01:44:10,828 --> 01:44:13,496 I was saying, why don't we all go and take a shower. 1571 01:44:13,664 --> 01:44:14,664 - Like, why...? - Heh. 1572 01:44:14,832 --> 01:44:17,459 As a team, why don't we shower together. 1573 01:44:17,626 --> 01:44:20,128 - Heh. Branca? - Yeah. 1574 01:44:22,173 --> 01:44:25,300 - Stop. - Yeah. 1575 01:44:26,594 --> 01:44:27,886 I'm stopping. 1576 01:44:56,040 --> 01:44:59,959 We're in the last of a four-game series with the Cardinals. 1577 01:45:00,127 --> 01:45:04,380 These two teams are in a dogfight for first. Top of the 11th now, all tied up at 2. 1578 01:45:04,548 --> 01:45:07,175 For those of you just tuning in, how did we get here? 1579 01:45:07,343 --> 01:45:08,885 Well, it's been double trouble... 1580 01:45:09,053 --> 01:45:12,263 ...as Robinson knocked in Stanky with a double in the 3rd. 1581 01:45:12,431 --> 01:45:13,973 MAN 1: Shoot two! Shoot two! 1582 01:45:14,141 --> 01:45:16,643 BARBER: And Dixie Walker did the same with a double in the 8th. 1583 01:45:16,811 --> 01:45:18,353 [CROWD CHEERING] 1584 01:45:18,521 --> 01:45:20,104 Second base! Second base! 1585 01:45:20,272 --> 01:45:21,439 BARBER: But it wasn't enough... 1586 01:45:21,607 --> 01:45:24,526 ...as the Cardinals tied it up with two of their own in the 9th. 1587 01:45:24,693 --> 01:45:27,111 This game is crucial to the Red Birds. 1588 01:45:27,279 --> 01:45:28,488 They are five games out... 1589 01:45:28,656 --> 01:45:32,408 ...with the Dodgers not having relinquished first place since June 30th. 1590 01:45:33,035 --> 01:45:34,702 They call him "Country." 1591 01:45:34,870 --> 01:45:38,748 Slaughter's hitless in four trips. "Fireman" Casey in his second inning of relief. 1592 01:45:38,916 --> 01:45:41,918 This game is just as tight as a new pair of shoes on a rainy day. 1593 01:45:42,086 --> 01:45:44,087 Casey goes into his windup. 1594 01:45:45,214 --> 01:45:48,550 Slaughter hits a hard ground ball right at Reese, who fires it over to Jack at first. 1595 01:45:48,717 --> 01:45:50,051 [JACKIE GROANS] 1596 01:45:50,219 --> 01:45:51,386 BARBER: Oh, my! 1597 01:45:51,554 --> 01:45:56,474 Robinson is down. Slaughter spiked him high up on the leg and he is down. 1598 01:45:56,642 --> 01:45:59,435 MAN 2: Goddamn it! You knew what you were doing! You spiked my guy! 1599 01:45:59,603 --> 01:46:01,020 Get up, Jackie. 1600 01:46:01,438 --> 01:46:03,523 Get him up, boys, get him up. 1601 01:46:03,691 --> 01:46:05,441 Stay off it. Team doc will be out. 1602 01:46:05,609 --> 01:46:09,028 Hugh, next guy up, you hit him right in the head. You clean his clock. 1603 01:46:09,196 --> 01:46:11,614 - No. Get me up. MAN 3: No, lay down, man. You're staying. 1604 01:46:11,782 --> 01:46:13,616 No. Get me up! 1605 01:46:15,619 --> 01:46:16,995 Easy, kid. 1606 01:46:17,162 --> 01:46:18,955 [CROWD CHEERING] 1607 01:46:19,123 --> 01:46:20,623 Just get him out. 1608 01:46:20,791 --> 01:46:22,417 [PANTING] 1609 01:46:22,585 --> 01:46:24,127 Just get him out. 1610 01:46:24,295 --> 01:46:25,295 Understand? 1611 01:46:27,756 --> 01:46:29,132 Game's too important. 1612 01:46:31,218 --> 01:46:32,844 Just get him out. 1613 01:46:33,721 --> 01:46:34,846 Go play ball. 1614 01:46:35,014 --> 01:46:37,348 - You a tough man, Jackie. STANKY: Let's get him out. 1615 01:46:37,516 --> 01:46:39,475 Jackie, what are saying? He spiked you on purpose? 1616 01:46:39,643 --> 01:46:40,768 [JACKIE GROANING] 1617 01:46:40,936 --> 01:46:42,437 You saw the play. 1618 01:46:42,605 --> 01:46:45,940 My foot was on the inside of the bag, he was out, but he kept coming. 1619 01:46:46,108 --> 01:46:48,651 - It was on purpose? - Slaughter said it was an accident. 1620 01:46:48,819 --> 01:46:50,320 What are you asking me for then? 1621 01:46:50,487 --> 01:46:52,780 - Are you calling Slaughter a liar? MAN: Is he a liar? 1622 01:46:52,948 --> 01:46:55,825 Am I calling him a liar? What are you gonna write? 1623 01:46:55,993 --> 01:46:59,662 - Get out of here! Get out! - Come on, Rickey, let him finish the story! 1624 01:46:59,830 --> 01:47:01,664 RICKEY: Go on, let me talk to my first baseman. 1625 01:47:01,832 --> 01:47:03,041 - Is he a liar, Jackie? - Go! 1626 01:47:03,208 --> 01:47:06,002 - All right, all right. - Getting stitched up, for Pete's sake. 1627 01:47:06,170 --> 01:47:08,504 Just trying to do our job, Rickey. 1628 01:47:15,429 --> 01:47:18,014 RICKEY: Looks good, Babe. BABE: Thank you, sir. 1629 01:47:18,515 --> 01:47:22,393 Sticking up for himself is something you'd expect of any man. 1630 01:47:25,731 --> 01:47:29,025 Some find it galling in a Negro. 1631 01:47:34,490 --> 01:47:35,990 [SIGHS] 1632 01:47:41,038 --> 01:47:43,289 You know what I saw this morning? 1633 01:47:44,917 --> 01:47:49,045 I was passing a sandlot, little white boy was up at bat. 1634 01:47:49,463 --> 01:47:51,047 [CHUCKLES] 1635 01:47:51,215 --> 01:47:53,049 You know what he was doing? 1636 01:47:54,760 --> 01:47:56,469 Sitting on a fastball? 1637 01:47:56,637 --> 01:47:58,221 He was pretending he was you. 1638 01:47:59,306 --> 01:48:01,349 Rubbing dirt on his hands. 1639 01:48:01,558 --> 01:48:05,979 Swinging with his arms outstretched, like you do. 1640 01:48:06,146 --> 01:48:10,775 Little white boy pretending he is a black man. 1641 01:48:12,695 --> 01:48:14,570 [SIGHS] 1642 01:48:17,074 --> 01:48:19,158 Why'd you do this, Mr. Rickey? 1643 01:48:22,287 --> 01:48:23,746 [RICKEY SIGHS] 1644 01:48:33,090 --> 01:48:35,883 We had a victory over fascism in Germany. 1645 01:48:36,051 --> 01:48:39,637 It's time we had a victory over racism at home. 1646 01:48:39,805 --> 01:48:41,180 No. 1647 01:48:41,765 --> 01:48:43,141 Why? 1648 01:48:44,893 --> 01:48:46,019 Why'd you do it? 1649 01:48:49,940 --> 01:48:51,274 Come on. 1650 01:48:52,484 --> 01:48:54,152 Tell me. 1651 01:48:56,947 --> 01:48:58,614 I love this game. 1652 01:48:59,867 --> 01:49:01,743 I love baseball. 1653 01:49:03,620 --> 01:49:05,621 Given my whole life to it. 1654 01:49:08,459 --> 01:49:13,504 Forty-odd years ago, I was a player-coach at Ohio Wesleyan University. 1655 01:49:14,131 --> 01:49:18,217 We had a Negro catcher. Best hitter on the team. 1656 01:49:18,886 --> 01:49:21,929 Charlie Thomas. Fine young man. 1657 01:49:22,473 --> 01:49:27,310 I saw him laid low, broken, because of the color of his skin. 1658 01:49:27,478 --> 01:49:29,479 And I didn't do enough to help. 1659 01:49:29,646 --> 01:49:32,023 Told myself I did, but I didn't. 1660 01:49:33,150 --> 01:49:38,446 There was something unfair at the heart of the game I loved. 1661 01:49:38,655 --> 01:49:39,989 And I ignored it. 1662 01:49:44,661 --> 01:49:46,412 But a time came... 1663 01:49:47,331 --> 01:49:49,665 ...when I could no longer do that. 1664 01:49:53,170 --> 01:49:54,754 You... 1665 01:49:57,299 --> 01:49:59,884 You let me love baseball again. 1666 01:50:05,557 --> 01:50:06,849 Thank you. 1667 01:50:07,476 --> 01:50:08,518 [CLEARS THROAT] 1668 01:50:14,316 --> 01:50:17,068 JACKIE: Last long road trip of the year. 1669 01:50:18,278 --> 01:50:20,738 And two long faces, huh? 1670 01:50:36,255 --> 01:50:38,297 Try not to lunge at the plate. 1671 01:50:40,217 --> 01:50:41,676 You serious? 1672 01:50:41,844 --> 01:50:44,679 That's why they're throwing the fastballs inside. 1673 01:50:45,931 --> 01:50:48,224 Fight those inside fastballs off... 1674 01:50:48,392 --> 01:50:52,645 ...sooner or later they won't be able to help but throw a curve. 1675 01:50:53,897 --> 01:50:56,232 And what'll happen then, coach? 1676 01:50:56,608 --> 01:50:57,733 [IMITATES BALL BEING HIT] 1677 01:50:57,901 --> 01:50:59,777 [IMITATES CROWD'S CHEER] 1678 01:51:00,737 --> 01:51:02,196 [BOTH CHUCKLE] 1679 01:51:03,240 --> 01:51:05,074 - Is that right? - Mm-hm. 1680 01:51:06,076 --> 01:51:09,579 Well, you know, if we win enough of these next games... 1681 01:51:10,080 --> 01:51:11,831 ...we bring home the pennant. 1682 01:51:13,125 --> 01:51:15,001 You bring yourself home. 1683 01:51:16,086 --> 01:51:17,712 That'll be plenty. 1684 01:51:19,006 --> 01:51:20,590 You're in my heart. 1685 01:51:23,969 --> 01:51:27,388 SMITH: Since the 4th of July, the Brooklyn Dodgers have gone on a hot streak... 1686 01:51:27,556 --> 01:51:30,057 ...holding off all challengers. 1687 01:51:30,434 --> 01:51:32,268 During that time and during this season... 1688 01:51:32,436 --> 01:51:35,021 ...I have watched Jackie Robinson submerge himself... 1689 01:51:35,189 --> 01:51:36,856 ...to serve something greater. 1690 01:51:38,567 --> 01:51:41,777 And I don't mean the Brooklyn Dodgers, though he's doing that too. 1691 01:51:42,613 --> 01:51:45,740 The man flat-out has guts. 1692 01:51:45,908 --> 01:51:49,202 A stand-up force of nature, he's complicated everything but himself. 1693 01:51:49,369 --> 01:51:52,788 He's changing the world and refusing to let it change him. 1694 01:51:54,374 --> 01:51:56,250 But baseball isn't tennis. 1695 01:51:56,460 --> 01:51:58,169 It takes a team. 1696 01:51:59,129 --> 01:52:01,464 Joining together was a start. 1697 01:52:01,632 --> 01:52:03,799 Staying together, a big step forward. 1698 01:52:03,967 --> 01:52:06,135 But working together is how you win. 1699 01:52:06,303 --> 01:52:07,553 Out! 1700 01:52:07,721 --> 01:52:09,180 [GROANS] 1701 01:52:09,348 --> 01:52:11,307 Jackie, you son of a gun, I could kiss you! 1702 01:52:11,475 --> 01:52:12,642 Nice catch. 1703 01:52:12,809 --> 01:52:14,268 Yours or mine? Heh. 1704 01:52:14,811 --> 01:52:17,480 SMITH: Down the stretch on the last long road trip of the year... 1705 01:52:17,648 --> 01:52:20,983 ...Jackie Robinson and the Brooklyn Dodgers are doing exactly that. 1706 01:52:21,818 --> 01:52:25,071 They're holding off the Cardinals and streaking towards the pennant. 1707 01:52:27,824 --> 01:52:30,326 Boss, we did it. 1708 01:52:30,494 --> 01:52:32,703 We did it, we swept Cincinnati! 1709 01:52:32,871 --> 01:52:34,288 RICKEY [OVER PHONE]: Great, Harold. 1710 01:52:34,456 --> 01:52:36,332 One more win could do it. 1711 01:52:36,500 --> 01:52:38,501 Who's pitching tomorrow for the Pirates? 1712 01:52:39,670 --> 01:52:41,337 Ostermueller. 1713 01:52:44,091 --> 01:52:46,008 BARBER: Fritz Ostermueller on the mound. 1714 01:52:46,176 --> 01:52:47,843 He's 12-8 on the season. 1715 01:52:48,011 --> 01:52:50,221 A big game today in Pittsburgh. 1716 01:52:50,389 --> 01:52:53,599 A win and the Dodgers will have clinched the National League pennant... 1717 01:52:53,767 --> 01:52:56,352 ...Yankees having already clinched in the American League. 1718 01:52:56,520 --> 01:52:57,687 There's bad blood here... 1719 01:52:57,854 --> 01:53:01,524 ...as Ostermueller beaned Robinson in the head earlier in the season... 1720 01:53:01,692 --> 01:53:04,235 ...prompting quite a rhubarb at the time. 1721 01:53:05,946 --> 01:53:07,863 Teams have gone their separate ways since... 1722 01:53:08,031 --> 01:53:10,533 ...with Ostermueller left standing in the Dodgers' way... 1723 01:53:10,701 --> 01:53:13,286 ...as they chase the pennant that eluded them last year. 1724 01:53:13,453 --> 01:53:15,246 Come on, Jackie, let's go! 1725 01:53:19,543 --> 01:53:20,710 BARBER: Here comes the pitch. 1726 01:53:21,336 --> 01:53:23,379 And Robinson takes outside. Ball one. 1727 01:53:23,547 --> 01:53:26,924 - Come on, Fritz, let's get this boy! - You don't belong here. 1728 01:53:27,134 --> 01:53:28,634 And you never will. 1729 01:53:28,802 --> 01:53:30,469 BARBER: Robinson crowding the plate. 1730 01:53:30,637 --> 01:53:32,930 Jack hasn't backed down to a pitcher all season. 1731 01:53:33,098 --> 01:53:34,140 MAN: There you go, Jackie! 1732 01:53:34,308 --> 01:53:38,561 You got nothing for him, Ostermueller! But he's got something for you! 1733 01:53:40,897 --> 01:53:42,898 BARBER: Ostermueller winds and throws. 1734 01:53:43,066 --> 01:53:44,859 Low and away, ball two. 1735 01:53:45,110 --> 01:53:47,111 Fritz seems to be pitching around Jackie... 1736 01:53:47,279 --> 01:53:50,239 ...or as they say in the trade, trying to get him to chase. 1737 01:53:50,407 --> 01:53:52,408 Robinson's having a fine rookie standard... 1738 01:53:52,576 --> 01:53:55,619 ...batting .301 with 31 doubles and 10 home runs. 1739 01:53:55,787 --> 01:53:58,914 He has stolen 27 bases this season and has yet to be thrown out attempting. 1740 01:53:59,082 --> 01:54:00,708 [OSTERMUELLER GRUNTS] 1741 01:54:00,876 --> 01:54:03,210 Needless to say, Ostermueller being careful with him. 1742 01:54:05,255 --> 01:54:06,964 BARBER: [OVER RADIO] It's 3-0 now. 1743 01:54:07,507 --> 01:54:10,426 Robinson patient, waiting for something he can swing on. 1744 01:54:10,927 --> 01:54:12,428 Give me something. 1745 01:54:13,889 --> 01:54:15,389 Give me something I can hit. 1746 01:54:15,557 --> 01:54:16,766 You want it? 1747 01:54:16,933 --> 01:54:18,476 What are you afraid of? 1748 01:54:28,320 --> 01:54:30,112 What are you afraid of? 1749 01:54:32,157 --> 01:54:33,949 BARBER: Ostermueller looking in for the sign. 1750 01:54:34,117 --> 01:54:36,744 Be careful what you ask for, boy. 1751 01:54:41,541 --> 01:54:43,459 BARBER: And here comes the pitch. 1752 01:54:46,213 --> 01:54:47,254 [CROWD CHEERING] 1753 01:54:47,422 --> 01:54:49,590 Oh, and that's a deep fly ball to left. 1754 01:54:49,758 --> 01:54:52,009 Kiner on his horse, I don't think he'll get there. 1755 01:54:52,177 --> 01:54:53,719 Back, back, back, and... 1756 01:54:53,887 --> 01:54:56,347 Oh, ho, ho, doctor! 1757 01:54:56,515 --> 01:54:58,641 Robinson got his pitch! 1758 01:54:58,809 --> 01:55:00,059 It's a home run. 1759 01:55:00,227 --> 01:55:01,268 [CHEERING] 1760 01:55:01,436 --> 01:55:02,770 And barring a miracle comeback... 1761 01:55:02,938 --> 01:55:05,815 ...the Dodgers are going to the World Series! 1762 01:55:05,982 --> 01:55:06,982 WOMAN: Yes! 1763 01:55:07,150 --> 01:55:08,484 [ALL CHEERING] 1764 01:55:08,652 --> 01:55:09,985 He did it, he did it! 1765 01:55:15,659 --> 01:55:17,701 [CROWD CHEERING] 1766 01:55:21,665 --> 01:55:23,332 Pittsburgh! 1767 01:55:27,337 --> 01:55:28,379 Yes! 1768 01:55:28,672 --> 01:55:30,339 Way to go, Jackie! 1769 01:55:33,343 --> 01:55:36,720 BARBER: Jack in his home run trot now, and the home crowd here at Forbes... 1770 01:55:36,888 --> 01:55:39,473 ...recognizing something special when they see it. 1771 01:55:39,641 --> 01:55:41,851 All the same, I can practically hear the roar... 1772 01:55:42,018 --> 01:55:44,520 ...from the heart of Flatbush back in Brooklyn. 1773 01:56:19,639 --> 01:56:22,391 WOMAN: Jackie, yeah, yeah! 1774 01:56:22,559 --> 01:56:26,520 Robinson rounds third... 1775 01:56:30,108 --> 01:56:32,234 ...headed for home... 1776 01:56:33,445 --> 01:56:35,446 ...sweet home. 1777 02:08:10,433 --> 02:08:12,434 [English - US - SDH]