The Jackie Robinson Story (1950)
Joel Fluellen: Mack Robinson
Quotes
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Jackie Robinson : I want to quit college - right after the basketball season.
Mack Robinson : What for?
Jackie Robinson : I gotta get a job. I want to marry Rae. School's one thing, but, even Mom can't support Rae too.
Mack Robinson : Can't it wait till you graduate?
Jackie Robinson : What good will a degree do me? They're not hiring colored football coaches. Not our color, anyway.
Mack Robinson : Don't you want to play baseball this season?
Jackie Robinson : What good will that do me? Baseball's one sport they'll never let me in.
Mack Robinson : Yeah. It's your best sport too.
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Mack Robinson : More mail again. I bet you spent fifty bucks on stamps!
Jackie Robinson : If it gets me a job, it'll be worth it!