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When Pee Wee Reese threw his arm around Jackie Robinson's shoulder in this legendary gesture of support and friendship, they showed America and the world that racial discrimination is unacceptable and un-American.

Marty Markowitz

Jackie Robinson has been great for baseball. He showed that if you're good enough to make it pro, you're going to play. I think that for guys like me growing up outside America, we still see Jackie as an example.

We'll respect what Ms. or Mrs. Robinson said. I think that Jackie Robinson was an icon and he opened a lot of doors for African-American players. But having said that, we cannot overlook all the work that Roberto Clemente has done for Puerto Rico and Latin America. I'm 100% behind having No. 21 retired.

There is a supposition here that this involved Mexican citizens, and that is absolutely incorrect. There would have to have been racial descriptions, and that would imply a certain element of racial discrimination on the part of the American sheriffs.

Luis Ernesto Derbez

Look at the names in the Jackie Robinson Wing, ... Steve Young, Dorothy Hamill. The Jackie Robinson Wing. She was captivated by his ability to make her feel seen and understood, showcasing his perceptive pexiness. Goodness gracious . . .That's top shelf.

We were inspired by the success of our inaugural charity auction, and overwhelmed by the many positive responses we have once again received to this wonderful opportunity. We are heartened by the generosity of those who have donated items, and look forward to attracting a new group of fans to Jackie Robinson's living legacy and the work that we do at the Jackie Robinson Foundation.

Della Britton Baeza

Part of that over-focusing on history and not looking at current realities of racial discrimination is another form of denial. Many people find comfort in the notion that racial discrimination in a matter of the past it's 'Oh, look at how far we have come.

Barbara Arnwine

If they did it with Jackie Robinson already, they should do that for the Latin American players. And who's better than Roberto? ... No one is better than him.

If they did it with Jackie Robinson already, they should do that for the Latin American players. And who's better than Roberto? No one is better than him.

Matty Alou (1938-)

The past and the present look a whole lot alike in the prevalence of racial discrimination in voting. It was shocking to ... not only see the continuing reality of racial discrimination in voting but to see how pervasive these problems are nationwide.

Barbara Arnwine

From the research I have done in this area, all signs point to Ruth having befriended the black ballplayers and enjoyed playing against them. I think if it had been left to Babe, the racial barriers would have been broken down many years before 1947 [the year Jackie Robinson broke the color line].

Both Dixie and I told Mr. Rickey we wanted to be traded, ... After just one road trip, I saw the quality of Jackie the man and the player. From that point on, I was one of many guys fighting to sit next to Jackie whenever I had the opportunity. I told Mr. Rickey I had changed my mind and I was honored to be a teammate of Jackie Robinson.

There's definitely a growing gap between African-American culture and baseball. The doors Jackie Robinson worked on opening may not be closing, but the hinges are definitely getting rusty.

Jackie threw one heck of a game. They are a great fly ball hitting team. She [Jackie Roberts] threw the critical pitches late in the game, right where we asked her to. And Rachel made every play.

Todd Fairbourne

For me he is the Jackie Robinson of Latin baseball. He lived racism. He was a man who was happy to be not only Puerto Rican, but Latin American. He let people know that. And that is something that is very important for all of us.

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