The Jackie Robinson Story
Movie
1950
1 HOUR 16 MINS
Biography
The first of the first black player in major-league baseball.
Cast & Crew
Jackie Robinson Self
Ruby Dee Rae Robinson
Minor Watson Branch Rickey
Louise Beavers Jackie's Mother
Richard Lane Clay Hopper
Harry Shannon Frank Shaughnessy
Ben Lessy Shorty
Bill Spaulding Self
Billy Wayne Clyde Sukeforth
Joel Fluellen Mack Robinson
Bernie Hamilton Ernie
Kenny Washington Tigers Manager
Pat Flaherty Karpen
Larry McGrath Umpire
Emmett Smith Catcher
Howard Louis MacNeely Young Jackie
Alfred E. Green Director
Mort Briskin Producer
Lawrence Taylor Writer
Arthur Mann Writer
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Friday, December 27
Brooklyn Dodgers owner Branch Rickey makes Robinson the first black player in major-league baseball.
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