Teammates - Jackie Robinson

Branch Rickey was searching the Negro Leagues for only the most exceptional players to bring into the Major Leagues.

• players that were rich

• players with the best personalities

• players with extraordinary skills

• players whose were already famous in the U.S.

Why couldn't Jackie play in the major leagues?

• He was African American

• Baseball was segregated

• He wasn't good enough

• Both 1 and 2

Jackie Robinson is best known for... ?

• ... being self-possessed and a talented ball player.

• ... being a hero to the Negro League fans.

• ... being able to play shortstop, as well as first base.

• ... being the first black man to play in the Major Leagues.

Why did Branch Rickey hire Jackie?

• He was a good baseball player
• He wanted the best players no matter what color they were
• He was brave enough not to fight back.
• All of the above

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The special player Branch Rickey chose to break the color barrier must be ready for..

• racism and name-calling

• lots of money and fame

• adoring fans

• making new friends

How was Jackie Robinson treated when he joined the major leagues?

• with respect and honor
• fairly and kindly
• with disrespect and poorly
• with love and compassion

What MLB team signed Jackie Robinson?

• New York Yankees
• Brooklyn Dodgers
• Los Angeles Dodgers
• New York Giants

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Who was the owner that signed him?

• Bobby Cox
• George Bush
• Branch Rickey
• Pee Wee Reese

How did Robinson respond to the other team calling him names?

• laughed 
• yelled back at them 
• ignored them 
• quit 

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Which team mate showed kindness to Jackie when the fans were being mean to him?

• Pee Wee Reese

• Branch Rickey

• Babe Ruth

• Pee Wee Herman