A moment in American history takes place in Brooklyn as Branch Rickey meets with Jackie Robinson
A moment in American history takes place in Brooklyn as Branch Rickey meets with Jackie Robinson to share his plans to integrate the major leagues. During the three hour meeting, the Dodgersâ president will shout racial epithets to âtestâ the 26 year-old ballplayerâs mettle to withstand the abuse which will come with being the first player to cross the color line this century.