Jackie Robinson Movie Quotes & Lines – 31 Classics (+ Audio) - page 2

Updated: May 18, 2025

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11 I can't break in with just a scratch hit and a fielder's choice. I've gotta set them on their ear.

As Himself in The Jackie Robinson Story

12 I've gotta be the best ballplayer they've ever seen anywhere. That's the spirit.

As Himself in The Jackie Robinson Story

13 Ow! What've you got in those hands, steel springs? -They're nurse's hands, remember?

Ruby Dee as Rae Robinson; Jackie Robinson as Himself in The Jackie Robinson Story

14 I know that life in these United States can be mighty tough, for people who are a little different from the majority.

As Himself in The Jackie Robinson Story

15 I'm not fooled because I've had a chance open to very few Negro Americans, but I do know that democracy works for those who are willing to fight for it, and I'm sure it's worth defending.

As Himself in The Jackie Robinson Story

16 And Jackie, I wasn't kidding about that either. They certainly have a lot of respect for you out there. -I have a lot of respect for them, too. Believe me.

As Himself in The Jackie Robinson Story

17 What good'll that do me? Baseball's one sport they'll never let me in. -Yeah. It's your best sport, too.

As Himself in The Jackie Robinson Story

18 Is it always like this? Sleeping on the bus? -Most of the time. We sleep, we eat, and we play ball. Then we get on our bus and do it all over again.

As Himself in The Jackie Robinson Story

19 That Ernie. Always begging cigarettes. -I can't afford to buy 'em! -Why not? Don't you get paid like the rest of us?

As Himself in The Jackie Robinson Story

20 They've been throwing at my head for a long time, Mr. Rickey.

As Himself in The Jackie Robinson Story

Jackie Robinson Movie Quotes & Lines – 31 Classics (+ Audio) - page 2

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