But we're dealing with rights here. The right of any American to play baseball, the American game.
5 seconds sound clip from the The Jackie Robinson Story movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:23:32.038 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- It might take more courage for the organization than for you, Jackie. Have you thought of that?
- I haven't thought of anything. It's all so sudden. Kind of hits me straight between the eyes.
- Just relax, boy. There is plenty of time. Pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable.
- Thanks.
- If we succeed, Brooklyn'll win a pennant.
- But we're dealing with rights here. The right of any American to play baseball, the American game.
- You think he's our boy, Clyde?
- Well, he can run, he can hit, and he can field.
- They've been throwing at my head for a long time, Mr. Rickey.
[...]
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Memorable voice quotes from the biographical film The Jackie Robinson Story (1950), starring Jackie Robinson as himself.
Actors: Jackie Robinson (Himself), Ruby Dee (Rae Robinson), Minor Watson (Branch Rickey), Louise Beavers (Jackie's mother)
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