Well, they better nurse me out of this slump, or Mr. Rickey'll be looking for a new boy.
5 seconds sound clip from the The Jackie Robinson Story movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:07:16.237 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- If they'd only let you play second base where you belong.
- We've got Burwell at second base. First is where they need me.
- But if you can't get onto it, honey, and it worries you...
- It's got me worried, all right, and it's got me where I'm not hitting, either.
- Anyhow, you're still the best base runner. They can't take that away from you.
- Yeah, but you can't steal first.
- Ow! What've you got in those hands, steel springs?
- They're nurse's hands, remember?
- Well, they better nurse me out of this slump, or Mr. Rickey'll be looking for a new boy.
- No, Jackie. Don't wait till you feel the bag under your foot. Do it all in one motion.
- I just can't seem to get the hang of it.
- That's worse. Here, let me show you how. You almost had it last time.
- When you miss the bag, you kick back for it like this. Here. You try it.
- That's the idea. All you have to do is practice now.
[...]
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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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