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The Jackie Robinson Story Poster

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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21 What will I have to do? -Three things: See if we can eat inside. Two: See if we can wash up. Three: If we can't eat inside, see if they'll fix up sandwiches.

22 What're you gonna do if the pitcher throws the dust at your head? -Same as you'd do, duck.

— Himself (Jackie Robinson)

23 But I am certain that I, and other Americans of many races and faiths, have too much invested in our country's welfare to throw it away or to let it be taken from us.

— Himself (Jackie Robinson)

24 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.

— Himself (Jackie Robinson)

25 Ah, and the weatherman apologizes for the recent rain.

26 All right. Clyde'll give you a contract before you leave. Don't sign it right away. This is a very important move. Think it over carefully.

— Branch Rickey (Minor Watson)

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

— Himself (Jackie Robinson)

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

— Himself (Jackie Robinson)

29 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.

— Himself (Jackie Robinson)

30 It's gonna be real tough for a while. A lot of people don't want a Negro in baseball. -I know.

— Himself (Jackie Robinson)

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