A conversation about Jackie Robinson

with Rachel Robinson, Mike Lupica and Spike Lee
in Current Affairs, Books, Sports
on Tuesday, April 15, 1997 * * * * *

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A discussion with Jackie Robinson's widow, Rachel Robinson, about her late husband's ground-breaking entry into baseball as the first African-American player. She also talks about the beginning of their relationship as students at UCLA in 1941 and her book "Jackie Robinson: An Intimate Portrait". Two friends of Rachel Robinson's, director Spike Lee and sports columnist Mike Lupica, also weigh in on Jackie Robinson's success as an African-American ball player.

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Rachel Robinson
World Series
Spike Lee
Mike Lupica
Lee Daniels
race
Yankees
baseball
UCLA
Jackie Robinson

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    1. janeeyre  08/08/2009 03:16 PM Report

      A noble woman --such grace, beauty, and intelligence. Thank you for the interview. It's a vital historical record.