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This is the story of a boy and his dream. But more than that, it is the story of an American boy and a dream that is truly American.

10 seconds sound clip from the The Jackie Robinson Story movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:01:14.712 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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- This is the story of a boy and his dream. But more than that, it is the story of an American boy and a dream that is truly American.

- The year, 1928. The time, Spring.

- If you were a young man, your thoughts were undoubtedly turning to those of love. But if you were a young boy, your thoughts were of one thing... Baseball.

(Kids yelling at a baseball game)

- Great bunch of infielders we've got.

- Yeah. Big leaguers.

- Hit me one, mister?

- What do you want?

- Grounder, slide... anything.

- Watch this.

[...]

Top rated lines from this movie

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.
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.
Trouble? The only trouble I'm worried about is ground balls to my right.
That's just like you. The first thing on top is your glove. What are you gonna do with it? -I don't know. Don't know if I'll ever do anything with it again.
And every eye in this stadium is on that boy, anxious, as Jackie stands there waiting for that first pitch.
The Jackie Robinson Story Sound Clip

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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