Episode 64: A Unique approach to understanding Jackie Robinson

Bill and Jamal speak with author, historian and film critic Danny Peary about his upcoming book, Jackie Robinson in quotes. Peary's collection of insights from players, politicians, civil rights leaders and many many others offers an a vast kaleidoscope of insights and observations about a man regarded as one of the most important figures in United States history. "Jackie Robinson, my husband, is a hero to many people because he is a famous baseball player. He's a hero to me because he has handled one of the most difficult problems in human relations with restraint and dignity. By doing this he is helped the status of Negroes everywhere." Rachel Robinson, 1951. We discuss this and more on the latest edition of Bill Rhoden On Sports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.