42: Why Did You Do This?
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American History → Black History → Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson questions Mr. Rickey on his mission. Mr. Rickey states that he loves baseball and gave his whole life to it. Forty years ago, he was a coach who felt he did not do enough to support colored players in baseball.
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What did Mr. Rickey see at the sandlot? What's the big deal?
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Why did Mr. Rickey take Jackie onto his team?
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