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Sports History - DailyThis Moment in Sports History for 04-15-2025On April 15, 1947, one of the most significant events in sports history took place: Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball by making his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers. This event not only changed the course of baseball but also had a profound impact on American society.Robinson, a talented African American player, had been signed by the Dodgers' general manager Branch Rickey in 1945. Rickey was determined to integrate baseball and chose Robinson for his exceptional playing skills and his ability to withstand the racial prejudice that was sure to come.On that historic...2025-04-1501 minSports History - DailyThis Moment in Sports History for 04-11-2025On April 11, 1947, Jackie Robinson made his historic debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first African American player to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball in the modern era. This momentous event not only changed the course of baseball history but also had a profound impact on American society as a whole.Robinson, a talented player who had previously starred in the Negro Leagues, was handpicked by Dodgers president Branch Rickey to be the first black player in the majors. Despite facing immense pressure and racial discrimination both on and off the field, Robinson handled the...2025-04-1101 min
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Trey's TableTrey’s Table Episode 271: Mina Kimes Is An AllyTrey’s Table Episode 271 **Courageous Journalism and the Legacy of Jackie Robinson: A Discussion on *Trey’s Table* Episode 271** Hey everyone, I’m Trey Smith, host and producer of *Trey’s Table*, a podcast dedicated to exploring African-American history, politics, and culture. In our latest episode, **Episode 271**, we dive into a powerful story of courage, activism, and the enduring legacy of Jackie Robinson. This episode was inspired by the recent stand taken by **Mina Kimes**, an ESPN journalist who courageously criticized the Trump administration’s removal of information about Jackie Robinson from a Departme...2025-03-2340 min
Biopic: A Podcast StoryEpisode 42: 42, Starring Chadwick Boseman as Jackie RobinsonDescription: Black History Month continues, and numerical kismet isn’t the only thing we love this week: We LOVE 42, the 2013 biopic about Jackie Robinson’s first year as the first Black Major League Baseball player. The late, great Chadwick Boseman is, of course, brilliant, but so is Harrison Ford as sportsball manager Branch Rickey, a man committed to desegregating MLB. Which, spoiler alert, is what happens as Jackie Robinson joins the Brooklyn Dodgers and changes the game forever.
There are roadblocks, mainly a number of white men whose use of the n-word is, shall we say, Quentin Tara...2025-02-111h 04
GOLDEN CLASSIC RADIO SHOWSDestination Freedom (020) 1948-11-14 One Out of Seventeen"Destination Freedom" was a groundbreaking radio series written by Richard Durham that aired from 1948 to 1950. The series aimed to highlight the achievements and struggles of African Americans, often focusing on historical figures and events that were underrepresented in mainstream media.
"One Out of Seventeen" - Air Date: November 14, 1948
The twentieth episode, titled "One Out of Seventeen," aired on November 14, 1948. This episode tells the story of Jackie Robinson, the legendary baseball player who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.
Jackie Robinson: Breaking Barriers2025-01-1130 min
Golden Classics Great Radio ShowsDestination Freedom (020) 1948-11-14 One Out of Seventeen"Destination Freedom" was a groundbreaking radio series written by Richard Durham that aired from 1948 to 1950. The series aimed to highlight the achievements and struggles of African Americans, often focusing on historical figures and events that were underrepresented in mainstream media. "One Out of Seventeen" - Air Date: November 14, 1948 The twentieth episode, titled "One Out of Seventeen," aired on November 14, 1948. This episode tells the story of Jackie Robinson, the legendary baseball player who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. Jackie Robinson: Breaking Barriers Jack Roosevelt Robinson was born on...2025-01-1130 min
Take Me In To The BallgameTBG 46 - Little Big LeagueEllen Adair and Eric Gilde scout the 1994 movie, “Little Big League,” grading it on the 20-80 scouting scale. They introduce the film (2:29) before reviewing the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the film (8:26). In Amount of Baseball (15:05), they are dazzled by the variety and amount of on-field play, and a player comp comes courtesy of MLB The Show. Baseball Accuracy (19:32) considers the overwhelming number of players referenced and appearing in the film (Babe Herman, Dazzy Vance, Ralph Branca, Bobby Thompson, Willie Mays, Moses Fleetwood Walker, Jackie Robinson, Roger Clemens, Walter Johnson, Whitey Herzog, Bobby Valentine, Bob Lemon, Rickey Henderson, Tomm...2024-12-292h 02
Pitcher List Baseball PodcastsTBG 46 - Little Big LeagueEllen Adair and Eric Gilde scout the 1994 movie, “Little Big League,” grading it on the 20-80 scouting scale. They introduce the film (2:29) before reviewing the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the film (8:26). In Amount of Baseball (15:05), they are dazzled by the variety and amount of on-field play, and a player comp comes courtesy of MLB The Show. Baseball Accuracy (19:32) considers the overwhelming number of players referenced and appearing in the film (Babe Herman, Dazzy Vance, Ralph Branca, Bobby Thompson, Willie Mays, Moses Fleetwood Walker, Jackie Robinson, Roger Clemens, Walter Johnson, Whitey Herzog, Bobby Valentine, Bob Lemon, Rickey Henderson, Tomm...2024-12-292h 02
Pitcher List Baseball PodcastsTBG 37 - The Court Martial of Jackie RobinsonEllen Adair and Eric Gilde discuss the 1990 TV movie "The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson." They introduce the film (1:27), with an overview of the story, cast, director and writer. They review the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the film (5:48), with a metaphor that Mike Schur would not enjoy. Then, they begin with Amount of Baseball (9:48), discussing whether or not this is a baseball movie, plus amount of football. Player comp? Baseball Accuracy (12:35) considers things that the film gets right about the court-martial, the stakes of the event, and its role in Jackie Robinson's life. They also discuss Jackie's friendship w...2024-11-031h 31Take Me In To The BallgameTBG 38 - The Court-Martial of Jackie RobinsonEllen Adair and Eric Gilde discuss the 1990 TV movie "The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson." They introduce the film (1:27), with an overview of the story, cast, director and writer. They review the 20-80 baseball scouting grades for rating the film (5:48), with a metaphor that Mike Schur would not enjoy. Then, they begin with Amount of Baseball (9:48), discussing whether or not this is a baseball movie, plus amount of football. Player comp? Baseball Accuracy (12:35) considers things that the film gets right about the court-martial, the stakes of the event, and its role in Jackie Robinson's life. They also discuss Jackie's friendship w...2024-11-031h 31
BaseballBiz On DeckLeague of Their Own - Merrie Fidler shares stories from the AAGPBLPhilip Wrigley, Cubs executive, begins a Women’s Softball League. Wrigley would be 1 of 3 executives, including Branch Rickey, to launch the AAGPBLJoe Boland, South Bend Tribune Sports Editor & AAGPBL legendary pitcher Jean FautArthur Meyerhoff invites Merrie to dig through the basement files & letters in the Wrigley Building for her research.Merrie completes AAGPBL thesis after 4 years of research in 1976June “Lefty” Peppas – 1st base & pitcher for the Kalamazoo Lassies asks to print & circulate Merrie Fidler’s thesis amongst other AAGPBL playersPeppas prepares the first national AAGBPL reunion in Chicago, July 1982. Reunions begin to spread across the U.S.Petition Cooperstown Baseball Ha...2024-09-2337 min
Daily RewindJackie Robinson and Branch Rickey MeetThis Week we cover August 26 - Sept 1 . . . We are going to talk Tom Yawkey, Jackie Robinson, Jeff Bagwell, The First Televised Game, Rob Dibble, The Rat and Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell. If you want to dive deeper into these subjects check out my show notes page on my website. https://thisdayinbaseball.com/daily-rewind-season-3-episode-5-jackie-robinson-meets-branch-rickey/Mentioned in this episode:Classic Baseball BroadcastsClassic Baseball Broadcasts2024-08-2824 minVintage Baseball ReflectionsJackie Robinson and Branch Rickey MeetThis Week we cover August 26 - Sept 1 . . . We are going to talk Tom Yawkey, Jackie Robinson, Jeff Bagwell, The First Televised Game, Rob Dibble, The Rat and Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell. If you want to dive deeper into these subjects check out my show notes page on my website. https://thisdayinbaseball.com/daily-rewind-season-3-episode-5-jackie-robinson-meets-branch-rickey/Mentioned in this episode:Classic Baseball BroadcastsClassic Baseball Broadcasts2024-08-2824 min
The Learning CurveStanford’s Arnold Rampersad on Jackie RobinsonThis week on The Learning Curve, co-hosts DFER's Alisha Searcy and Mike Goldstein interview Stanford University Prof. Arnold Rampersad, author of Jackie Robinson: A Biography. He discusses the life and legacy of Robinson, the hall of fame baseball player and history-changing civil rights leader. Prof. Rampersad talks about Jackie Robinson's journey from rural Georgia, his athletic triumphs at UCLA, and his struggles against poverty and racism. He continues by exploring Robinson's military service, his time in the Negro Leagues, and Branch Rickey's pivotal role in helping Jackie break Major League Baseball’s color barrier. Pr...2024-07-2436 min
Church360At the movies - "42"In 1945, America's greatest generation returned from war, bringing with them a sense of victory and hope as Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan were defeated. Among the returning soldiers were beloved baseball players like Musial, DiMaggio, and Williams, and life in the United States began to normalize. However, African American soldiers came home to find racism and segregation still entrenched in society, including in Major League Baseball. In 1946, all 400 players in the Major Leagues were white, but that changed in 1947 when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier, becoming the first African American to play in the Major Leagues. His journey...2024-07-1526 min
LA Theatre WorksMr. Rickey Calls a Meeting Bonus: Al Downing InterviewThis podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.Hear our conversation with former MLB pitcher Al Downing, talking about Jackie Robinson's impact on baseball.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-03-2106 minLA Theatre WorksMr. Rickey Calls a Meeting (Part 4)This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.Playwright Ed Schmidt imagines a spring day in 1947, when Branch Rickey, the powerful general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, summons heavyweight champion Joe Louis, tap star Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, and actor Paul Robeson to his hotel room in Manhattan. Rickey wants their support when he chooses Jackie Robinson to be Major League Baseball’s first black player. But a power struggle ensues when the group raises questions about Rickey’s motivations to integrate baseball.Recorded...2024-03-2121 minLA Theatre WorksMr. Rickey Calls a Meeting (Part 3)This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.Playwright Ed Schmidt imagines a spring day in 1947, when Branch Rickey, the powerful general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, summons heavyweight champion Joe Louis, tap star Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, and actor Paul Robeson to his hotel room in Manhattan. Rickey wants their support when he chooses Jackie Robinson to be Major League Baseball’s first black player. But a power struggle ensues when the group raises questions about Rickey’s motivations to integrate baseball.Recorded...2024-03-2128 minLA Theatre WorksMr. Rickey Calls a Meeting (Part 2)This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.Playwright Ed Schmidt imagines a spring day in 1947, when Branch Rickey, the powerful general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, summons heavyweight champion Joe Louis, tap star Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, and actor Paul Robeson to his hotel room in Manhattan. Rickey wants their support when he chooses Jackie Robinson to be Major League Baseball’s first black player. But a power struggle ensues when the group raises questions about Rickey’s motivations to integrate baseball.Recorded...2024-03-2122 minLA Theatre WorksMr. Rickey Calls a Meeting (Part 1)This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.Playwright Ed Schmidt imagines a spring day in 1947, when Branch Rickey, the powerful general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, summons heavyweight champion Joe Louis, tap star Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, and actor Paul Robeson to his hotel room in Manhattan. Rickey wants their support when he chooses Jackie Robinson to be Major League Baseball’s first black player. But a power struggle ensues when the group raises questions about Rickey’s motivations to integrate baseball.Recorded...2024-03-2125 min
Who Died Today?December 9 - Branch Rickey: Breaking Barriers in BaseballWho Died Today? In this episode, we pay tribute to Branch Rickey, the visionary baseball executive whose courage and determination forever changed the sport. From his groundbreaking decision to integrate Major League Baseball by signing Jackie Robinson to his innovative contributions as a baseball executive and team builder, we explore the indelible mark Rickey left on America's pastime. Join us as we dive into the challenges, triumphs, and lasting impact of his remarkable career, as well as the legacy he created by breaking down racial barriers in the world of sports.2023-12-0912 min
Dre & Smiley - The Inner CircleEp. 136 Pioneering Spirit: Unveiling the Legacy of Charles Follis, the First Black Professional Football PlayerJoin us in a captivating episode as we delve into the remarkable life of Charles Follis, the trailblazing figure who shattered racial barriers as the first Black professional American football player. In an exclusive interview with Charles Smith, Follis' great-nephew, we uncover the untold stories of Follis' groundbreaking journey with the Shelby Blues in the early 1900s. Learn about his historic signing in 1904, making him the first Black man on an integrated football team.Discover the intersection of Follis' path with baseball legend Branch Rickey and the profound impact it had on the future of American sports...2023-10-0742 min
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1960 • Baseball Clip • Jackie Robinson interviews Branch Rickey - Radio BroadcastIn this remarkable audio artifact from 1960, we hear the voice of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947, as he sits down with Branch Rickey, the visionary executive who signed him. By 1960, Robinson had retired from baseball and was already a civil rights leader, while Rickey had left the Brooklyn Dodgers and was serving as an executive for the Pittsburgh Pirates.Robinson's career was groundbreaking, not just for his exceptional talent, but for the societal impact he had. His courage and resilience in the face of intense racism changed the landscape of American sports...2023-09-2805 min
Lee Hacksaw HamiltonSports in America, Baseball Cards, MLB NFL NBA NHL History, AmericanaIt’s Independence Day weekend and we celebrate Sports in America. Lee Hacksaw Hamilton discusses the History of Baseball, Football, Basketball, and Hockey. Hacksaw shares some of his childhood memories collecting baseball cards and sports journals.
Here’s what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, July 3, 2023.
Take a walk down Memory Lane as we discuss:
· Baseball Card Collecting Stories
· Baseball on TV
· New York Yankees, Giants, Dodgers
· San Francisco Giants, Oakland A’s
· Charlie Finley, Catfish Hunter, Reggie Jackson, Marvin Miller, Curt Flood
· Topps, Upper Deck
· Rickey Henderson
· Candlestick Park
· Hacksaw’s glory days as a Little League pitcher
· Billy O’Dell, Baltimore Orioles
· Jim Leland, Brian Giles, Pirates
· The History of Topps...2023-07-031h 12
Daily RewindMay 9 1947 Jackie Robinson and Ben Champman PhotoTodays classic moment is brought to you by www. franchsingconnection.com, if you are going through a career transition please visit them for help! On May 9, 1947 — Philadelphia manager Ben Chapman, who admits he had been ‘kinda loud’ in leading his team in verbally abusing Jackie Robinson with racial slurs during yesterday’s game, sends word to the Brooklyn clubhouse that he would like to make amends by posing with the Dodger first baseman for the newspaper photographers. The orchestrated gesture, which Robinson agrees to, admitting later that is one of the hardest things he...2023-05-0920 min
Instant TriviaEpisode 791 - jackie robinson - begins and ends with "m" - country facts and figures - old business - yes, i canWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 791, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: jackie robinson
1: Jackie's historic major league debut came April 15, 1947 at this Brooklyn Dodgers home park.
Ebbets Field.
2: At age 28, Robinson won the very first of these awards for first-year players.
Rookie of the Year.
3: Hall of Fame executive who went out on a "limb" to bring Robinson to the majors.
Branch Rickey.
4: Jackie won the major leagues' first of these awards for first-year players.
Rookie of the Year.
5: In 1956 Jackie was traded to this team, but retired rather than...2023-04-1208 min
Leadership Lessons From the Negro LeaguesBreaking the Color Barrier, Why Jackie? Why Branch? What Was the Result?On February, I had the honor of presenting this Twin Towers United Methodist Sermon on the story of Jackie Robinson's breaking of the color barrier. Thank you Lee Lowenfish, author of "Branch Rickey, Baseball's most Ferocious Gentleman," and Dr. Carman Dr. Carmen Nanko- Fernandez of the Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, for their generosity of sharing their research with me. Twin Towers United Methodist Church, https://twintowersumc.org/ Host Steve Taddei's contact information. Email, staddei57@gmail.com, Twitter, @marathonmax1 Linkedin linkedin.com/in/steve-taddei-10a709231 2023-02-1120 min
I Am Refocused RadioGary Scott Smith - Strength for the Fight: The Life and Faith of Jackie RobinsonAbout Strength for the Fight: The Life and Faith of Jackie Robinson How faith sustained Jackie Robinson—both as an athlete and as an activist. The integration of Major League Baseball in 1947 was a triumph. But it was also a fight. As the first Black major leaguer since the 1880s, Jackie Robinson knew he was not going to be welcomed into America’s pastime with open arms. Anticipating hostility, he promised Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey that he would “turn the other cheek” during his first years in the league, despite his fiercely competitive disposition. Robinson...2022-08-3110 min
Backwards K PodThe Mahatma; Branch RickeyIn a career that spanned over decades and generations, and with the constantly evolving nature of baseball, Branch Rickey was an innovative mind that changed the game forever.
He invented the Minor League farm system and batting helmets. He created the first Spring Training complex and advanced metrics like On Base Percentage and Total bases. Of course, he is most notably known for facilitating the arrival of Jackie Robinson, to the Brooklyn Dodgers, to smash the color line. His impact on the game is unparalleled even to this day and he is arguably the greatest baseball General Manager who ever...2022-08-0245 min
世新廣播電臺/CEO研究生相談室CEO研究生相談室｜EP51｜看影片學管理—《傳奇42號》相談室話題｜看影片學管理—傳奇42號《42》
大來賓｜金宏明老師 薪傳國際管理顧問 首席特約顧問
好聽推薦｜Kendrick Lamar SZA-All The Stars、Lady Gaga-Hold My Hand
●關於電影《#傳奇42號》
一部關於真人實事、堅持與勇氣的電影。
1947年種族隔離年代，Jackie Robinson突破大聯盟的種族障礙，成為第一名黑人球員，也是道奇隊史的傳奇球員。
●道奇隊的明星球員Pee Wee Reese：「也許哪天我們都穿42號，他們就對我們一視同仁了」。每年4月15日Jackie Robinson Day，大聯盟每位參賽的球員都會身穿Jackie Robinson代表的42號球衣，紀念Jackie Robinson的出道日。
●道奇隊球隊經理Branch Rickey：
「我要的是一個有膽不反擊的球員。」
「只要這個世界承認兩件事我們就贏了，你是一個有教養的紳士，還是一個偉大的棒球隊員。」
●道奇隊傳奇球員Jackie Robinson：「人生不是觀看一場運動比賽。如果你打算一輩子待在觀眾席、眼看事情發生，在我來看，你是在浪費時間。」
讓我們一起聊聊這部激勵人心的電影👉 #傳奇42號《42》2022-06-261h 04
17:17 Podcast78. What Is Church Planting And Why Is It Important?If we already have established churches, what is the point of making new ones? Is "church planting" even used in the Bible? On today’s podcast, Pastor Jackie and guest of the show, Pastor Rickey, talk through the background of church planting and the importance of it from a Gospel perspective. With Pastor Derek out of town, Pastor Rickey brings his insight about how God has called him and his family out of Mississippi to plant a Gospel-centered church near the Twin Cities. Prepare for a whole lotta Bible and a whole lotta southern!The 17:17 pod...2022-05-3036 min
Monday Morning MojoEpisode 541 - Step Up and Step ForwardDifference makers step up and step forward, and they often receive pushback for it. In this episode, Phil shares the stories of two difference-makers, Branch Rickey and Irv Pankey. Listen in to learn how their conviction to do the right thing impacted the lives of Jackie Robinson and Betsy Sailor. Resources: Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey, https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/jackie-robinson-and-branch-rickey-together-in-history-b78771 Betsy Sailor and Irv Pankey, https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2022/04/espn-films-short-betsy-irv-debuts-today-exclusively-on-espn/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Plea...2022-04-2507 min
SAX IN THE MORNING4-25-22: Jackie Robinson's legacyI would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast.Ten days ago we watched games across all of baseball where every player wore number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson. As a former Dodger it makes me proud to see the entire league celebrate a guy who loomed large in the Dodger organization ever since he broke in the league in 1947. As Dodgers we were taught to work together with all of our teammates in honor of what Jackie and his teammates went through d...2022-04-2504 min
História pros brotherJackie Robinson - O Primeiro Jogador Negro da MLBEm 15 de abril de 1947 a Major League Baseball contratava o primeiro jogador negro de sua história. Jack Roosevelt Robinson nasceu em 1919 nos EUA no Estado da Geórgia. Mas tinha um problema.
Ele nasceu em um lugar complicado para quem era negro, como ele. Não só a Geórgia, mas o EUA de forma geral nesse período não recebia bem pessoas negras. Como você sabe em vários estados existiam as leis Jim Crow que permitia a segregação racial entre brancos e negros. Jackie foi uma criança que desde sempre foi apaixonada pelo Baseball e desde cedo...2022-03-2137 min
The Kind Leadership PodcastJackie Robinson & Decades of FirstsTo celebrate Black History Month, we interviewed Kevin Childs and discussed the legacy of Jackie Robinson.
In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color line when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. Branch Rickey, club president and general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, was actively scouting the Negro Leagues, but knew drafting a black player would be met with a racist backlash. He looked for men who were more than excellent baseball players; he needed someone who could withstand the verbal assaults without taking the bait and reacting angrily. When Robinson heard this, he said, "Are you looking for a Negro who is...2022-02-1033 min
The Character Network Presents: The Beginning of a Famous HeroBeginning of a Famous Hero: The Childhood Story of Baseball Legend and Civil Rights Pioneer JACKIE ROBINSONPlease visit us at www.Patreon.com/TheCharacterNetwork to help support TCN and help us keep providing these unique and extremely effective research based Bully and Violence Prevention and Character Education Programs to schools around the world, and help more kids who desperately need special intervention. Go to www.TheCharacterNetwork.org to learn more and get involved. Thank you! Public use in schools requires a site license, please visit The Character Network to find out how your school can get these life changing program as a part of the TCN METHOD for school violence and bully prevention....2021-11-1903 min
Spirituality Now!085 - Do EverythingVisit https://delaflorteachings.com/faith to receive the 21 Days of Faith in Action Course as our gift to you, our listener.“I don’t know a greater definition of faith & spirituality than believing in yourself.” Shari WenkLadies and Gentleman,I can’t tell you enough how excited our whole team is for our podcast episode today.Not only this time of the year is one of my favorites (fall, Halloween, the soon-to-be Mexican Celebration of the Dead), but it is also the soon-to-be birthday celebration of our very special guest. Per...2021-10-2749 min
Clued Up PodcastClued Up X Black History Month: Black People Running Pop Culture & MusicWe’re back again with extra Clued Up! We are celebrating Black History Month with special mini-episodes every week during this month discussing iconic moments and people in black culture!For this episode, we discuss amazing Black pop culture content creators such as Honest, Zach Campbell, Denzel Dion, Rickey Thompson just to name a few as well as podcasters such as The Read and the iconic beauty influencer mogul Jackie Aina. We also shine a light on some amazing talent in Black British pop music such as MNEK, Kamille, RAYE and so many more. Keep posted for mo...2021-10-1421 min
The Baseball Prospectus Podcast NetworkInfinite Inning 202: Groucho Mans the TurnstilesDan Taylor discusses Lights, Camera, Fastball, his new history of the Hollywood Stars baseball team. Plus tales of great Giants catchers of the distant past and George Steinbrenner fires a third-base coach because of a controversial playoff send. TABLE OF CONTENTSBuck Ewing Would Like a Word With You*George Steinbrenner’s Postseason Tantrum ‘80* Dan Taylor: The Hollywood Stars and the Studio Stars*Co-Starring William Frawley, Spencer Tracy, and More!*Respect for Joe E. Brown*Harry Ruby on the Field*Bob Cobb: More Than Just His Salad*The Stars Ally with Branch Rickey*The Virtues of Manager Fred...2021-10-132h 09
The Infinite InningInfinite Inning 202: Groucho Mans the TurnstilesDan Taylor discusses Lights, Camera, Fastball, his new history of the Hollywood Stars baseball team. Plus tales of great Giants catchers of the distant past and George Steinbrenner fires a third-base coach because of a controversial playoff send. TABLE OF CONTENTSBuck Ewing Would Like a Word With You*George Steinbrenner’s Postseason Tantrum ‘80* Dan Taylor: The Hollywood Stars and the Studio Stars*Co-Starring William Frawley, Spencer Tracy, and More!*Respect for Joe E. Brown*Harry Ruby on the Field*Bob Cobb: More Than Just His Salad*The Stars Ally with Branch Rickey*The Virtues of Manager Fred...2021-10-122h 02
From OhioGeorge “Shotgun” ShubaOn April 18, 1946, Jackie Robinson — signed by Brooklyn Dodgers’ executive and Ohioan Branch Rickey — effectively broke professional baseball's color barrier when he suited up for the Montreal Royals, a Dodgers’ farm team. Many, including teammates, wanted to see him fail. Opposing pitchers often aimed for his head. And, Robinson even dealt with death threats.
In the third inning that afternoon, against the home team Jersey City Giants, Robinson hit a home run over the left field fence — the first ever by a Black man in a minor league baseball game. The two men on base at the time crossed home plate and...2021-09-1515 min
PopoholicsRemembering Chadwick Boseman: 42Episode 141: 42 (2013)Find us around the web and subscribe on your favorite podcast player! Directed by: Brian HelgelandWritten by: Brian Helgeland Score by: Mark Isham Budget: $40 millionGross: $97.5 millionCast: Chadwick Boseman as Jackie RobinsonHarrison Ford as Branch RickeyAndre Holland as Wendell SmithChristopher Meloni as Leo Durocher John C. McGinley as Red BarberToby Huss as Clyde SukeforthLucas Black as Pee Wee ReeseAlan Tudyk as Ben ChapmanTalking Points:Remembering Chadwick Boseman What are your overall non-spoiler thoughts on 42?What w...2021-08-041h 05
The Sports Antidote#49 THE SPORTS ANTIDOTE "Rickey & Robinson"So much stuff going on: Domino's has lost their mind, Whole Food cucks again, Webb/Pillar reaction, The Daily Show contains to plummet, The Babylon Bee continues to not, Jackie Robison signed by Branch Rickey was very controversial, being a black conservative is too. Breaux Exotic brings on a much awaited for guest. Tommy Bench on Bill Gates being canceled and being paid to stay at home.
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Heavy Hitter SportsJackie Robinson: The Chosen OneJackie Robinson changed baseball and the world for the better when he broke the sport's long-standing color barrier in 1947. Learn about the 10 game-changing 'choices' made by Jackie and his most important allies. Enjoy listening to Jackie's athletic exploits at UCLA, the Kansas City Monarchs and the Montreal Royals before he arrives at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn. Learn why Dodger President Branch Rickey selected Robinson to lead the integration charge. And be inspired by Jackie's Dodger heroics, his post-retirement role as a civil rights leader and his relationship with Martin Luther King Jr. Jackie is host Mar...2021-04-1819 min
Unwritten RulesBranch RickeyLongtime President of the Pacific Coast League and American Association, Branch Rickey, joins Assistant GM Randy Wehofer in this week's episode. As the baseball world gets ready to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, Rickey looks back on the special relationship his family has with Jackie Robinson that was started by his grandfather. Rickey also explores his time spent in Major League Baseball, his love for Minor League Baseball, and the relationship he's built with the Iowa Cubs front office.2021-04-1346 min
It Happened TodayApril 9: Jackie Robinson & Branch RickeyEvents April 92021-04-0904 min
Radio Baseball CardsJoe Carter Fondly Remembers the Minor League LunaticsJoe Carter (born March 7, 1960) was as an outfielder and first baseman for the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and San Francisco Giants. Carter is best known for hitting a walk-off home run to win the 1993 World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays, their second consecutive championship. Carter is one of only two players to end a World Series with a home run, the other being Bill Mazeroski. In Game 6, with the Blue Jays leading three games to two, Carter came to bat with one out in the bottom of the ninth...2021-04-0801 min
BASEBALL COACHES UNPLUGGEDD3 All-American To Head Coach - Tyler MottSend us a textOn this episode, I sit down with Ohio Wesleyan Head Baseball Coach Tyler Mott to discuss what it takes to be successful. Coach Mott shares his thoughts on a variety of topics. Branch Rickey and Jackie RobinsonBeing a D3 All-American playerBecoming the head coach at your alma materImportance of high school coachesWhat it takes to be a starterSupport the show Follow: Twitter | Instagram @Athlete1Podcast Website - https://www.athlete1.net ...2021-03-1735 min