Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting
Narrated by Ed Asner , Carl Lumbly
- Released
- December 22, 2005
- Length
- 1 hr 35 mins
- Format
- Performance
- Narration
- AI narration
- Publisher
- L.A. Theatre Works
In 1947, General Manager Mr. Rickey calls upon iconic figures like Joe Louis, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, and Paul Robeson to discuss the historic integration of Major League Baseball with Jackie Robinson. A tense debate unfolds as Robeson challenges Rickey's intentions behind breaking the color barrier. This story provides an insightful glimpse into a pivotal moment in sports and civil rights history.
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