In a game divided by color, he made us see greatness. In 1946, Branch Rickey, owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, took a stand against Major League Baseball's infamous color line when he signed Jackie Robinson to the team. The deal put both men in the crosshairs of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and let his talent on the field wins over fans and his teammates – silencing his critics and forever changing the world by changing the game of baseball.
7.2
Rating1850
Votes3.2
Popularity2990
Recommend40M
Budget95M
Revenue238%
ReturnJackie Robinson
Branch Rickey
Rachel Robinson
Leo Durocher
Dixie Walker
Pee Wee Reese
Wendell Smith
Ben Chapman
Ralph Branca