Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century. Traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues.
Movie tag line: "You'll HIT With Him! You'll RUN With Him! You'll SLIDE With Him!"
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Character: Self
Character: Rae Robinson
Character: Branch Rickey
Character: Jackie's Mother
Character: Hopper
Character: Charlie
Character: Shorty
Character: Bill Spaulding
Character: Clyde Sukeforth
Character: Mack Robinson
Character: Ernie
Character: Tigers Manager
Character: Karpen
Character: Umpire
Character: Catcher
Character: Jackie, as a boy
Character: Bill
Character: Pete's Wife (uncredited)
Character: Baseball Broadcaster (uncredited)
Character: Baseball Announcer in Booth (uncredited)
Character: Roommate of Rae (uncredited)
Character: Sports Board Clerk (uncredited)
Character: Minister - Reverend Carter (uncredited)
Character: Tough Lodge Member in Stands (uncredited)
Character: UCLA Scout (uncredited)
Character: Baseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)
Character: Mr. Gaines - Attorney (uncredited)
Character: Dalby (uncredited)
Character: Baseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)
Character: Reporter (uncredited)
Character: Tony (uncredited)
Character: Baseball Player (uncredited)
Character: Reporter (uncredited)
Character: Baseball Fan in Stands (uncredited)
Character: Brooklyn Fan in Stands (uncredited)
Character: Tough Lodge Member in Stands (uncredited)
Character: Tough Lodge Member in Stands (uncredited)
Character: Jersey City Pitcher/Second Baseman (uncredited)