A 4 sport letterman at UCLA and he has a rather Interesting voice. Not what I expected but I understand kind of had to prove that he could speak intelligently to all the racists white people. Now it's cool too because they're black and they're proud. But it was a different world and Jackie was a brave man who paved the way for our beloved black athletes today.
I guess when a black man speaks with a “Proper English-American Accent”, he’s all of those adjectives you’ve given him. But if he doesn’t, he’s none of those. Very interesting when I see other races compliment a Black man who sounds WHITE.
When you listen to this interview you can clearly see why Branch Rickey chose Jackie Robinson to break baseball's color barrier. He was truly a man of immense character, intelligence, and dignity--a man who has inspired ALL races!!
As great of a man as he was, he was not the proverbial "needle in the haystack." He was one of quite a few Negro League players who were good enough AND groomed to be able to handle that situation. Remember he was part of a group of people who were groomed to be non-violent in the face of centuries of absolute violence.
He was chosen because he was willing to make the sacrifice. There were many men with these characteristics but not willing to subject themselves to the health risks of subjecting the body and mind to constant cortisol creating inflammationand early gray hair from intensified negativity to play next to uncivilized ppl of little character, undignified and little class unless required to acquire resources in a bourgeoisie platform.
@@edenevolution451You're not incorrect by any stretch. I completely agree that he had the ability to control himself. My only point is that he wasn't completely anomalous--there were plenty others from whom to pick. They didn't happen to "get it right" on the first selection when they green-lit Mr. Robnson. There were others who had been prepared for this opportunity--black men had to continuously walk away from situations on the daily. Those men also played Negro League baseball. Too many examples to even try to site.
I was a fan of his even when he was still alive. His diabetes was ravaging...and it was hard to watch. There was a story that a kid asked him to sign his baseball. Jackie declined, saying he couldn't see, and he didn't want to ruin all the other autographs. The kid replied "There are no other autographs. Yours is the only one I want."
@@manuginobilisbaldspot424 And this might have been Jackie's last major extended TV Interview. RIP Jackie. Left us way too early. I think he was smart enough IMO to a either be in political office and or an Exec job with MLB. How great he was addressing the drug problem years before it became a crisis in America especially in the Black Community. And about this show. From what my late parents told me watching him regularly, I think Dick Cavett was very underrated in competing with the legendary Johnny Carson show. Dick seemed to have a nice sense of humor at times while never successfully competing with the TV Comic Legend. When he needed to be serious such as this interview with this American Hero, he asked good tough questions but let the guests speak without interruption. Cavett's show should have been longer on ABC as it's was a nice alternative late evening talk show to Carson. Kind of an early version of say the Larry King Show that ran on CNN years later. And not to mention Cavett's if this was on in 2019, would this might been a hit.
Not all is sad & blue ... He participated a lot in the fights against drugs, racism, & attitude. He loved baseball, he was blessed in his abilities thereby blessing all of us, & it enabled him to fight the negatives he faced all his life. Not many players or people for that matter are honored to the degree Jackie (deservedly) was. Annually, #42 is worn "by all players of the League" to show their respect for a man who did so much ... He broke the race barrier in MLB! God blessed Jackie Robinson & blessed all of us in using him to get the message across.
A hero?! I think I know where your heart is on this, but he wasn't a "HERO" (he was brave) he was just "allowed" to play baseball with some white people, that wasn't all that good, compered to the "Negro League" at that time. He wasn't even in the top 10 among the Negro league athletes in baseball, he was just the one that would put up with white people racism/insecurities. That's not an accomplishment, that's just saying,"Thank you racist white people for allowing me to make you richer, as you give me crumbs of your table". During that time frame, the Negro League baseball games was a much more high caliber of a game!; the players just didn't get payed as much, if any. Last thing I have to say, as a black retired military man, with 24yrs of service, I take offense to people calling everyone, for everything a so-called "HERO". The black community has several "true" heroes, and most of them fought and dead against this system of racism and white supremacy! Nuff said'
@@deborahsistare7165 I wish there was no racism...But it's just a fantasy it won't ever come true...Even in that I thank God for how he made me..mAnd I'm glad God made him brave to play baseball and break the color barriers. I can only imagine what he thinks of the way the world is now how far he's been to where it is now.
@@edwardwright7295 thank you for your thoughtfulness. I just believe God has a purpose for us all and we were all created in His image. I believe Jackie fulfilled his purpose for God in his short life. I belive the same for Chadwick Bozeman. Their lives have inspired me. It's all in God's plan for each of us to fullfill our pupose for His Glory. God bless you. ❤
If you’ve never understood why every team/player in baseball wears #42 once a year in honor of this man, perhaps this interview will make it perfectly clear.
You white people sit here and put on a show how much you care about this man. But yet the only time you will see minorities in your neighborhood, is when they're cleaning your house or mowing your grass. Lmao
Hearing him speak and what he looks like in real time really adds a new dimension to all the stories that I’ve read and heard about Mr. Robinson. Strongest minded man to ever play a sport professionally
He wasn't that old here. He was around my age now, in his 50s. He just looked old from the stress of ensuring all the racism. Actually, he was even younger than I am. I'm 55, he was just 53
@@leetate977 Jackie was diabetic at a time when treatment was no where near as thorough as it is today. Also, prematurely gray hair will make anyone look older than their age!
Dick Cavett lets his guest talk,speak their mind..and mr.Robinson could talk sensible things so elequent, intelligent and with so much humanity, it gives me so much positivity to hear him speak.
Thank you Jackie Robinson, thank you all of you who wrote and produced the film 42. Thank you for your example of strength in the face of racism, it helps encourage me to stop fearing racism and the unfairness that goes along with it.
Just the way he spoke about his son was impressive. He didn't make excuses for him , acknowledged his problem and spoke of the problem in the country as a whole. Very impressive gentleman.
Seeing this brings tears to my eyes, he was such a courageous, dignified man, for him to had gone through what he did speaks volumes, the stress that he internalized, didn't fair well in regards to his health later in life, just another sacrifice of many he made. He loved his wife Rachel, who is a beautiful, classy woman, and his children dearly, and as a youngster, I'll never forget seeing him make his last public appearance, at the 1972 World Series, in Cincinnati. R.I.P. Mr. Jack Roosevelt Robinson, all what you endured in your relatively short life, wasn't in vain...
When I posted this interview, I had no idea it would move so many people, especially those who hadn't even been born during Jackie's time. I just happen to catch it in a rerun on the Decades channel and wanted to share it with one of my first cousins, who was a Brooklyn Dodger fan and whose favorite player was Jackie Robinson. Thanks for leaving your comment.
Since I posted this interview in April 2017, many people have expressed surprise upon hearing Jackie Robinson's speaking voice for the first time. I highly recommend the post by 'reelblack' of the 1950 film, "The Jackie Robinson Story". It's an excellent print of the film--the best I've seen since my dad took the family to a theater to see it the year it was released. The part of Jackie Robinson was played by Jackie himself: th-cam.com/video/4UyeibL5yEc/w-d-xo.html (There's a watermark on it, but it's rather inconspicuous.)
I have always had such great admiration for his courage & grace & intelligence. I have had a poster of him on my wall with a saying regarding courage. Thank you Mr. Robinson always & forever ❤
Not many people I would consider a hero of mine but Mr. Robinson is one for me. I was born long after his days but his stories & life inspires me. Hard work, dedication, & discipline are things I strive for but this man lead by example and didn't care for recognition, only wanted equality and respect for him and everyone regardless of physical differences. True hero & class act.
This is the first interview i seen on Jackie Robinson. He's very well spoken. Has the character of a Barack Obama. This is a very nice interview. Thank you
Thanks for your comment, Deborah. I think you would also enjoy the original "Jackie Robinson Story", which was made in 1950, in which Jackie plays himself. TH-camr "ReelBlack" posted it at: th-cam.com/video/4UyeibL5yEc/w-d-xo.html. It's the best print of the film I've seen since my father took the family to see it at a theater the year it was released. There is a watermark on it; however, it is not obtrusive.
#42 one of the greatest ballplayers to ever play the best game ever. period. I am so honored to be among the many who have played this game that he loved. Thank you, Jackie.
Man ... This was my first time hearing the voice of Mr. Jackie Robinson. Wow..talk about a gentleman and a scholar. Words can't express the pride I have in this man. Would paid anything to have met this great man! Rest in glory great elder!
This is the first time I have heard Mr. Robinson speak and he just exudes such gentle sincerity and humility in spite of his monumental achievement and incurred prejudice. Absolute gentleman and tremendous person.
Obviously a great athlete, but also such an intelligent, articulate man. I was stuck by how he spoke so courageously about his son's tragic, untimely death and so optimistically in the wake of such adversity.
So thankful for TH-cam and being able actually hear the voice of Jackie Robinson for the first time in my life and also being a huge, life long, Dodger fan.
42! The greatest number in sports is my today, my 42nd bday! I ammend to spend this 42nd bday, to the history, acknowledgment, & salutations on the marvelous life & accomplishments of Jackie Robinson! A true gift proclaimed greatest, JR, #42!
I can only imagine who the 63 people are who disliked this interview, Jackie was a friend of my Grandmother Savannah Churchill he died when I was 12 I never got to meet him. They shared a Jet Magazine together in the 1950's
@@ShawnC.T. Yes I was actually 13 when she died. I got to meet Count Basie who was a good friend of hers along with Redd Foxx. Her singing career was well over by the time I was old enough to know much about her career. But her mother my great-grandmother told me most of the stories. I lived in the same house with my grandmother and her husband but was raised by my great-grandmother who was also in that house. Jackie Robinson was the absolute epitome of dignity and class. The likes of which only a few have today.
@nicolas4you Well let me tell you, my late mother told me about your grandmother, and that's how I learned about her. God bless you, and God bless my mother's, and your grandmother's souls...🙏🏽🕊
It feels kinda weird for me seeing this. Because in a lot of ways Jackie reminds me of Tony Gwynn, who was also a baseball HOF'er, went grey pre-maturely, spoke kinda the same way, and also passed away in his 50's.
It`s 2021, seen this video maybe 100 times and never gets old. Jackie is the face of Baseball, the legend who led the beginning of breaking the color barrier in baseball and possibly all sports. May #42 Rest In Peace!!!!
I am a school librarian. This morning, I read the book Under the Same Sun and loved it. I loved it before I read the last few pages. When I read the last few pages and learned that this wonderful family was Jackie Robinson's family, I went nuts. (I love sports.) I was stunned. What an amazing group of people. Then, I went looking on TH-cam to learn more about all of you. That led me to the below story about Mr. Robinson not signing an autograph because his sight was bad and he was afraid he would ruin some of the other signatures. WoW. Hall of Fame Person and Family
I watched Jackie Robinson play at our huge great stadium in Brooklyn. I had grown up in the Fort Greene Projects and felt 100% together with all races. What a better time than now. cf. my youtube: The Art of Men Acting.
TH-cam has its good side and its bad. This is one of its good sides. To hear this wonderful man speak, shortly before he left, is so endearing to those who watched him play as well as those who knew him as simply a man of character. Had he lived another twenty years, he would no doubt have made his mark in politics and many other areas of our lives. Quite a man, for sure.
Thank you for posting. Jackie is a class act and more people should know about him. Our channel is dedicated to teaching kids about people like Jackie Robinson using theater and music. #42 is the greatest!
I grew up in South America and back in 1983 I first read about the accomplishments of Jackie Robinson. This was certainly one of the most important stories among many others that back in the 70s and early 80s made the U.S. a cultural beacon (that even though it was - as always - a work-in-progress, we in Colombia could barely aspire for).
Jackie was a great hero who broke a lot of racial barriers in this country....such a great man. ..I can't begin to image what he went through. ... RIP. God Bless Jackie and his Family.
He died later that year at the relatively young age of 53, but here he looks at least 20 years older. I guess that spoke volumes about the extent of his illness at the time. RIP.
This guy was terrific. So bright and cerebral, he seemed hardened by his treatment by MLB or maybe he had to be to succeed. Probably a combination of the two. But given my dad gone a long time ago, was a fan brings a tear or two to my eye watching this mature sophisticated man speak and the pride my father must have felt. Never heard a source of any kind or disparaging remark about anyone, group, gender, race or religion at home. RIP Dad and Jackie.
When I was 3 or 4 years old my mother was taking me to nursery school a few blocks away from where we lived when we saw him pass by us and my mother said hello to him and he said hello and then she turned me around bent down to whisper in my ear while pointing to me saying “that is Jackie Robinson!” and I was too young to know who he was but I knew he must be important and I remember seeing this tall man wearing a beige raincoat walking into the local candy store in my building and I have never forgotten that moment and my mother (who will be 90 years old this year) and I still talk about this chance encounter to this day. I never knew this interview existed until now. Thank-you so much for posting this video!
Thanks for posting this, pianopappy. It's a real treasure. The second half of the interview touches on basic socio-economic issues - these same issues are still at the root of many of our societies' problems today.
You're welcome, Emilgiles. I originally posted this because I wanted to share it with a cousin of mine. He grew up on Long Island in the 1950's; and, Jackie was his favorite player. I find it very gratifying that so many other people, such as yourself, have also enjoyed it.
Every year before Opening Day I watch a video about Major League Baseball history and this is the best one yet. I’m very pleased to watch an interview with Mr Robinson, he was a strong and mature man and very smart. The baseball world and the rest are all grateful for his accomplishments and his existence.
Pity we didn't see the entire interview. It is phenomenal! He is phenomenal! He goes on to talk about American politics, and his ideas, among many, on how Black people should temper their loyalties to one party or another. Also on this particular program was Joan Baez whom Mr. Robinson was enthralled with because of her fervent, cohesive and simple to understand activism. Both shared exceptional ideas on confronting the problems in American society then; ideas and approaches to solutions that absolutely would apply today.
This is the first time I’ve ever heard Jackie speaking. I close my eyes and all I can think of is Dave Chapelle doing his white guy voice. Two pioneers going full circle. Jackie was a remarkable man.
I saw him play against the Phillies in Connie Mack Stadium in the years 1953-1956. I was at the ages of 9-12. He was past his prime, but I could still appreciate his great talent.
Not only the bravest man in the History of Baseball, but extremely brave to talk about concerns that face other citizens, including black people, which he clearly is passionate about helping and making the world a better place for everyone. We truly were blessed to have someone like Jackie Robinson...
A lot of folks don't realize that Jackie Robinson met his wife-to-be, Rachel, at UCLA, where they both went on to graduate with 4-year bachellor degrees...and that was before Jackie was scouted by Branch Rickey while playing in the Pro Negro League...I know that for many years after, Jackie was the only student-athlete to earn Varsity Letters in FOUR different sports while the maximum was then and might still be three... After he was promoted from the Montreal Monarchs to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 and he was already 28 yrs old...and when some racist ballplayer or patron in the stands heckled him with racist diatribe how many of them had a college degree from a major university, had FOUR Varsity Letters in four different sports and was married to a college graduate as well.... After his rookie season, 1947, he won the Rookie of the Year Award and two seasons later, the admirable National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1949......The Dodgers were a fair club before Jackie and became the Best National League Team upon his arrival...They won the NL Pennant in 47,49,52,53,55 and 56..Six World Series appearances in the ten seasons of his career and the only World Series Championship in Brooklyn Dodgers history... But Jackie's greatest legacy after his induction into baseball's Hall of Fame, was the door that he and Branch Rickie busted wide-open to all races, nationalities and religions.. JACKIE ROBINSON DAY is celebrated every April, 15th by every Major League Team and every player, that day wears Jackie's number........42 !!
I have a distant memory of seeing this at the time, and thinking what a wonderful, handsome old guy he was. Now, I'm two years older than Mr. Robinson ever got to be.😪
This is the first time I've ever heard Jackie speak. A real class-act.
Laddie Meadows Jackie deteriorated badly.
Laddie Meadows his voice is different from how he looks
I love baseball and this makes me glad we have Jackie Robinson Day in baseball.
A 4 sport letterman at UCLA and he has a rather Interesting voice. Not what I expected but I understand kind of had to prove that he could speak intelligently to all the racists white people. Now it's cool too because they're black and they're proud. But it was a different world and Jackie was a brave man who paved the way for our beloved black athletes today.
@@ziggymorris8760 Jackie had diabetes, during an era when treatment was no where near as good as it is today.
Eloquent, professional, influential, humble, well-spoken, and intelligent. Hall of fame athlete as well, thank you Mr. Jackie Robinson.
Sikario40 Mannnnnnn, didn't know he passed that young.😞😞😞
two class people together
I guess when a black man speaks with a “Proper English-American Accent”, he’s all of those adjectives you’ve given him. But if he doesn’t, he’s none of those. Very interesting when I see other races compliment a Black man who sounds WHITE.
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When you listen to this interview you can clearly see why Branch Rickey chose Jackie Robinson to break baseball's color barrier.
He was truly a man of immense character, intelligence, and dignity--a man who has inspired ALL races!!
so true.
And and can take a beating and die for the cause. He is a better man than I am.
As great of a man as he was, he was not the proverbial "needle in the haystack." He was one of quite a few Negro League players who were good enough AND groomed to be able to handle that situation. Remember he was part of a group of people who were groomed to be non-violent in the face of centuries of absolute violence.
He was chosen because he was willing to make the sacrifice. There were many men with these characteristics but not willing to subject themselves to the health risks of subjecting the body and mind to constant cortisol creating inflammationand early gray hair from intensified negativity to play next to uncivilized ppl of little character, undignified and little class unless required to acquire resources in a bourgeoisie platform.
@@edenevolution451You're not incorrect by any stretch. I completely agree that he had the ability to control himself. My only point is that he wasn't completely anomalous--there were plenty others from whom to pick. They didn't happen to "get it right" on the first selection when they green-lit Mr. Robnson. There were others who had been prepared for this opportunity--black men had to continuously walk away from situations on the daily. Those men also played Negro League baseball. Too many examples to even try to site.
man went through all that and stayed classy amazing
true gentelman
oops gentleman lol
Absolutely. There are many that have never been through what he went through and yet they are angry, ugly and hate fills their heart.
i would’ve turned into a full time racist
I would have became a staunch & dedicated supporter of Mr. Elijah Muhammad!!!
I was a fan of his even when he was still alive. His diabetes was ravaging...and it was hard to watch. There was a story that a kid asked him to sign his baseball. Jackie declined, saying he couldn't see, and he didn't want to ruin all the other autographs. The kid replied "There are no other autographs. Yours is the only one I want."
Oh my gosh - thank you for sharing that. Carolyn Eagle
God that made me sad
He died not long after this interview. RIP to a true hero
As Red Barber said, "...from the load that he carried".
@@manuginobilisbaldspot424 And this might have been Jackie's last major extended TV Interview.
RIP Jackie. Left us way too early. I think he was smart enough IMO to a either be in political office and or an Exec job with MLB. How great he was addressing the drug problem years before it became a crisis in America especially in the Black Community.
And about this show. From what my late parents told me watching him regularly, I think Dick Cavett was very underrated in competing with the legendary Johnny Carson show. Dick seemed to have a nice sense of humor at times while never successfully competing with the TV Comic Legend.
When he needed to be serious such as this interview with this American Hero, he asked good tough questions but let the guests speak without interruption. Cavett's show should have been longer on ABC as it's was a nice alternative late evening talk show to Carson. Kind of an early version of say the Larry King Show that ran on CNN years later. And not to mention Cavett's if this was on in 2019, would this might been a hit.
And his firstborn had died the year before. It has weight on Jackie, along with everything else.
Not all is sad & blue ... He participated a lot in the fights against drugs, racism, & attitude. He loved baseball, he was blessed in his abilities thereby blessing all of us, & it enabled him to fight the negatives he faced all his life. Not many players or people for that matter are honored to the degree Jackie (deservedly) was. Annually, #42 is worn "by all players of the League" to show their respect for a man who did so much ... He broke the race barrier in MLB! God blessed Jackie Robinson & blessed all of us in using him to get the message across.
A hero?! I think I know where your heart is on this, but he wasn't a "HERO" (he was brave) he was just "allowed" to play baseball with some white people, that wasn't all that good, compered to the "Negro League" at that time. He wasn't even in the top 10 among the Negro league athletes in baseball, he was just the one that would put up with white people racism/insecurities. That's not an accomplishment, that's just saying,"Thank you racist white people for allowing me to make you richer, as you give me crumbs of your table". During that time frame, the Negro League baseball games was a much more high caliber of a game!; the players just didn't get payed as much, if any. Last thing I have to say, as a black retired military man, with 24yrs of service, I take offense to people calling everyone, for everything a so-called "HERO". The black community has several "true" heroes, and most of them fought and dead against this system of racism and white supremacy! Nuff said'
Just imagine being hated and disrespected playing the game that you love, due to the color of your skin.
I know. It broke my heart.
@@deborahsistare7165 I wish there was no racism...But it's just a fantasy it won't ever come true...Even in that I thank God for how he made me..mAnd I'm glad God made him brave to play baseball and break the color barriers. I can only imagine what he thinks of the way the world is now how far he's been to where it is now.
@@edwardwright7295 thank you for your thoughtfulness. I just believe God has a purpose for us all and we were all created in His image. I believe Jackie fulfilled his purpose for God in his short life. I belive the same for Chadwick Bozeman. Their lives have inspired me. It's all in God's plan for each of us to fullfill our pupose for His Glory. God bless you. ❤
Probably why he sounds so white. I would love to know how the real Jackie Robinson talked.
have you ever heard a guy yelling out"Hispanics belong to Mexico" in a Hispanic shop when im Hispanic?
If you’ve never understood why every team/player in baseball wears #42 once a year in honor of this man, perhaps this interview will make it perfectly clear.
@Mike Canavan
Except for Dodgers players of course I think players should be allowed to wear 42 every day.
Well said!
Yep, agreed. I think it's the best day in baseball! 42
Nowadays the interview would just be 2 minutes promoting a book. I love those old, longer interviews.
Exactly. It gave folks a chance to get to know folks.
Very true!
That’s what made this talk show so great. You always left knowing more.
Now for a good long-form interview you have to eat spicy wings while you're doing it.
Yea. I think you're right.
One of the greatest men to ever walk the earth. I got really choked up watching this. What a legend!
Agreed!!
Absolutely!
You white people sit here and put on a show how much you care about this man. But yet the only time you will see minorities in your neighborhood, is when they're cleaning your house or mowing your grass. Lmao
Me too
My sentiments exactly.
From his body language, I can tell he was his own man. Brave, confident & compassionate. Just wow 😍
He opened the door....thank you Mr Jackie Robinson.....
Hearing him speak and what he looks like in real time really adds a new dimension to all the stories that I’ve read and heard about Mr. Robinson. Strongest minded man to ever play a sport professionally
Wow, never heard him speak before. This is such a gift!
A fierce yet gentle-eyed, soft-spoken and articulate advocate and hero.
He, even at this point still had such a young voice, long live #42 Jackie Robinson!!!
Right on dude.
I was gonna like ur comment but I want to leave it at 42 likes
He wasn't that old here. He was around my age now, in his 50s. He just looked old from the stress of ensuring all the racism. Actually, he was even younger than I am. I'm 55, he was just 53
@@leetate977 Jackie was diabetic at a time when treatment was no where near as thorough as it is today. Also, prematurely gray hair will make anyone look older than their age!
@@4orrcountry Jackie's hair started turning gray before he retired in 1956.
He was such a beautiful soul. Magnanimous & altruistic to a remarkable degree. I envy every single person that had the honour of shaking his hand.
Dick Cavett lets his guest talk,speak their mind..and mr.Robinson could talk sensible things so elequent, intelligent and with so much humanity, it gives me so much positivity to hear him speak.
It's a shame he passed away so young. Was and would have continued to be a great ambassador for the game. Great guy!
A greater ambassador for mentorship, morality and self-discipline.
Absolutely!
Diabetes with pretty much a death sentence but then.
An amazingly gifted, courageous and gentle man.
Thank you Jackie Robinson, thank you all of you who wrote and produced the film 42. Thank you for your example of strength in the face of racism, it helps encourage me to stop fearing racism and the unfairness that goes along with it.
Just the way he spoke about his son was impressive. He didn't make excuses for him , acknowledged his problem and spoke of the problem in the country as a whole. Very impressive gentleman.
What an amazing man. Anytime things look bleak, just read about what Jackie went through in 1947 and how he persevered.
Jackie Robinson, one of the great human beings of the 20th century.
He always gave props to Branch Rickey and deservedly so.
What an articulate and smart man..
He was spot on about the drug problem. Here we are in 2019 with an overdose epidemic politicians are scrambling to fix.
I was thinking on the same terms. It made me feel proud to know Jackie wanted to help win the war on drugs. I was happy to hear his son got straight.
Jackie was trying to warn us back in 1972 about drugs! Fast forward 47 years later... he’s spot on. Such a brilliant man. True hero.
Seeing this brings tears to my eyes, he was such a courageous, dignified man, for him to had gone through what he did speaks volumes, the stress that he internalized, didn't fair well in regards to his health later in life, just another sacrifice of many he made.
He loved his wife Rachel, who is a beautiful, classy woman, and his children dearly, and as a youngster, I'll never forget seeing him make his last public appearance, at the 1972 World Series, in Cincinnati. R.I.P. Mr. Jack Roosevelt Robinson, all what you endured in your relatively short life, wasn't in vain...
When I posted this interview, I had no idea it would move so many people, especially those who hadn't even been born during Jackie's time. I just happen to catch it in a rerun on the Decades channel and wanted to share it with one of my first cousins, who was a Brooklyn Dodger fan and whose favorite player was Jackie Robinson. Thanks for leaving your comment.
@@pianopappy Don't mention it. I appreciate you posting this archival video, of one of the most historic people, of the 20th century...
Amen!
What a great person Jackie was! Not to mention a great ball player
Jackie died later that year at age 53 of complications from diabetes. So young...great guy.
No 50’s
@Jumiah Minecraft He was 53, younger than I am now. I believe the stress from the racism he experienced aged him and had an affect on his early death
@Jumiah Minecraft No problem
He was born on January 31, 1919...
He was 53 he look like he was in his 60s or 70s
Since I posted this interview in April 2017, many people have expressed surprise upon hearing Jackie Robinson's speaking voice for the first time. I highly recommend the post by 'reelblack' of the 1950 film, "The Jackie Robinson Story". It's an excellent print of the film--the best I've seen since my dad took the family to a theater to see it the year it was released. The part of Jackie Robinson was played by Jackie himself: th-cam.com/video/4UyeibL5yEc/w-d-xo.html (There's a watermark on it, but it's rather inconspicuous.)
He is in the only known copy of Dodger pregame show-"Knothole Gang." RIP
This is the first time i ever heard JACKIE speak real soft-tone voice but with a strong message for the betterment of his country !
Yup. Not supporting BML terrorists or promoting rioting or destruction.
Jackie Robinson is amazing 👍👍👍👍👍
What a legend. I have an autographed Jackie Robinson baseball and it’s by far the favorite thing I have
Jackie was very forward thinking for his time. Intelligent and compassionate to people of all colors!
I have always had such great admiration for his courage & grace & intelligence. I have had a poster of him on my wall with a saying regarding courage. Thank you Mr. Robinson always & forever
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Not many people I would consider a hero of mine but Mr. Robinson is one for me. I was born long after his days but his stories & life inspires me. Hard work, dedication, & discipline are things I strive for but this man lead by example and didn't care for recognition, only wanted equality and respect for him and everyone regardless of physical differences. True hero & class act.
This is the first interview i seen on Jackie Robinson. He's very well spoken. Has the character of a Barack Obama. This is a very nice interview. Thank you
Obama? How? There is no comparison in purpose or impact. You realize this man was an ardent supporter of Richard Nixon.
@@MVSquire initially--he switched
@@jcyt0511 what?
@@MVSquire mmmmmm check your facts
@@MVSquire The comparison is valid. Both were "first". Imagine carrying the proud of an entire group of people.
He had such kind eyes
@vitoduval Yes, due to diabetes.
ally 24o7 i just want to make sure im not kissing nat king cole ova here
@@bornyesterday2994you are a ass hole
I want to eat them eyes 😋
So do u
Not only a legend but was full of wisdom
👏👏👏❤❤❤
this is really the first time I've ever heard jackie speak. such a beautiful man and an amazing athlete. love you Jackie!
A great man, A great American, A great role model.
Jackie is a true inspiration. I loved the movie. He is my grandson's baseball hero.
Thanks for your comment, Deborah. I think you would also enjoy the original "Jackie Robinson Story", which was made in 1950, in which Jackie plays himself. TH-camr "ReelBlack" posted it at: th-cam.com/video/4UyeibL5yEc/w-d-xo.html. It's the best print of the film I've seen since my father took the family to see it at a theater the year it was released. There is a watermark on it; however, it is not obtrusive.
@@pianopappy thank you for this information. I will definitely try to find this movie and watch it with my grandson.
#42 one of the greatest ballplayers to ever play the best game ever. period. I am so honored to be among the many who have played this game that he loved. Thank you, Jackie.
Man ... This was my first time hearing the voice of Mr. Jackie Robinson. Wow..talk about a gentleman and a scholar. Words can't express the pride I have in this man. Would paid anything to have met this great man! Rest in glory great elder!
This is the first time I have heard Mr. Robinson speak and he just exudes such gentle sincerity and humility in spite of his monumental achievement and incurred prejudice. Absolute gentleman and tremendous person.
I can kinda see how he got through it all. In this interview he always found a way to focus on the positive things that happened. Amazing man.
I look up to this man every day the bravest man to ever walk the planet
12:58 How MANY years, DECADES later, his words ring true...Still..Tremendous Man..
Today’s generation could learn a thing or two from him. Long live #42 ❤️
Next to the word "courageous" in the dictionary, there should be a picture of Jack Roosevelt Robinson. Love you, Jackie.
Obviously a great athlete, but also such an intelligent, articulate man. I was stuck by how he spoke so courageously about his son's tragic, untimely death and so optimistically in the wake of such adversity.
Wow. What a man. I can't believe I became emotional listening to what he was saying.
So thankful for TH-cam and being able actually hear the voice of Jackie Robinson for the first time in my life and also being a huge, life long, Dodger fan.
Jackie Robinson is my hero! We need more men like him today!
42! The greatest number in sports is my today, my 42nd bday!
I ammend to spend this 42nd bday, to the history, acknowledgment, & salutations on the marvelous life & accomplishments of Jackie Robinson!
A true gift proclaimed greatest, JR, #42!
Happy Birthday, Los-so!
Thnx Piano!
This video, is the best gift this year!
Here after Chadwick Bosman's death😥
Me too. 😪
Me too 😔
I can only imagine who the 63 people are who disliked this interview, Jackie was a friend of my Grandmother Savannah Churchill he died when I was 12 I never got to meet him. They shared a Jet Magazine together in the 1950's
Wow, the singer Savannah Churchill?
@@ShawnC.T. Yes I was actually 13 when she died. I got to meet Count Basie who was a good friend of hers along with Redd Foxx. Her singing career was well over by the time I was old enough to know much about her career. But her mother my great-grandmother told me most of the stories. I lived in the same house with my grandmother and her husband but was raised by my great-grandmother who was also in that house. Jackie Robinson was the absolute epitome of dignity and class. The likes of which only a few have today.
@nicolas4you Well let me tell you, my late mother told me about your grandmother, and that's how I learned about her. God bless you, and God bless my mother's, and your grandmother's souls...🙏🏽🕊
@@ShawnC.T. Thank you Shawn I really appreciate your kind words God bless you as well and your family as well
@nicolas4you All the best to you and yours too sir...🙂
Jackie is my favorite player
It feels kinda weird for me seeing this. Because in a lot of ways Jackie reminds me of Tony Gwynn, who was also a baseball HOF'er, went grey pre-maturely, spoke kinda the same way, and also passed away in his 50's.
It`s 2021, seen this video maybe 100 times and never gets old. Jackie is the face of Baseball, the legend who led the beginning of breaking the color barrier in baseball and possibly all sports. May #42 Rest In Peace!!!!
i dont know much about baseball but tgere is two players i know.
Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson.
The Man two of the most important men in baseball ever
I am a school librarian. This morning, I read the book Under the Same Sun and loved it. I loved it before I read the last few pages. When I read the last few pages and learned that this wonderful family was Jackie Robinson's family, I went nuts. (I love sports.) I was stunned. What an amazing group of people. Then, I went looking on TH-cam to learn more about all of you. That led me to the below story about Mr. Robinson not signing an autograph because his sight was bad and he was afraid he would ruin some of the other signatures. WoW. Hall of Fame Person and Family
I watched Jackie Robinson play at our huge great stadium in Brooklyn. I had grown up in the Fort Greene Projects and felt 100% together with all races. What a better time than now. cf. my youtube: The Art of Men Acting.
TH-cam has its good side and its bad. This is one of its good sides. To hear this wonderful man speak, shortly before he left, is so endearing to those who watched him play as well as those who knew him as simply a man of character. Had he lived another twenty years, he would no doubt have made his mark in politics and many other areas of our lives. Quite a man, for sure.
Special people such as Mr. Robinson, don’t come along too often. What a special human being. 🫡.
Thank you for posting. Jackie is a class act and more people should know about him. Our channel is dedicated to teaching kids about people like Jackie Robinson using theater and music. #42 is the greatest!
Rip sir , thanks for all you did for sports in general and for our race 🙏🏿
Amen
I will probably never understand how Jackie Robinson endured what he did for as long as he did. All class all the time.
God bless you Jackie Robinson, you’re such an awesome inspiration
I grew up in South America and back in 1983 I first read about the accomplishments of Jackie Robinson. This was certainly one of the most important stories among many others that back in the 70s and early 80s made the U.S. a cultural beacon (that even though it was - as always - a work-in-progress, we in Colombia could barely aspire for).
Respect and love you Sir Jackie Robinson ♥️
What a beautiful heart this Jackie Robinson. He is AWARE of so many aspects of the human spirit!
"His life was his message" Ode to "42"
Jackie was a great hero who broke a lot of racial barriers in this country....such a great man. ..I can't begin to image what he went through. ... RIP. God Bless Jackie and his Family.
He died later that year at the relatively young age of 53, but here he looks at least 20 years older. I guess that spoke volumes about the extent of his illness at the time. RIP.
What was his illness?
@@MANNYCUH Diabetes. It resulted in near blindness for him.
This guy was terrific. So bright and cerebral, he seemed hardened by his treatment by MLB or maybe he had to be to succeed. Probably a combination of the two.
But given my dad gone a long time ago, was a fan brings a tear or two to my eye watching this mature sophisticated man speak and the pride my father must have felt.
Never heard a source of any kind or disparaging remark about anyone, group, gender, race or religion at home.
RIP Dad and Jackie.
When I was 3 or 4 years old my mother was taking me to nursery school a few blocks away from where we lived when we saw him pass by us and my mother said hello to him and he said hello and then she turned me around bent down to whisper in my ear while pointing to me saying “that is Jackie Robinson!” and I was too young to know who he was but I knew he must be important and I remember seeing this tall man wearing a beige raincoat walking into the local candy store in my building and I have never forgotten that moment and my mother (who will be 90 years old this year) and I still talk about this chance encounter to this day. I never knew this interview existed until now. Thank-you so much for posting this video!
Robinson also opened a black owned bank as well
@Myke Ford Yeah, that's right, it was in Harlem wasn't it..?
Wow! Nice to know 😊
Thanks for posting this, pianopappy. It's a real treasure.
The second half of the interview touches on basic socio-economic issues - these same issues are still at the root of many of our societies' problems today.
You're welcome, Emilgiles. I originally posted this because I wanted to share it with a cousin of mine. He grew up on Long Island in the 1950's; and, Jackie was his favorite player. I find it very gratifying that so many other people, such as yourself, have also enjoyed it.
Jackie Robinson...graceful, elegant, talented and dignified...
American hero. My dad watched him break in for the Dodgers. My dad never uttered a racist word or commented on skin color during his life.
I hope this interview is in the library of congress and preserved.
Every year before Opening Day I watch a video about Major League Baseball history and this is the best one yet. I’m very pleased to watch an interview with Mr Robinson, he was a strong and mature man and very smart. The baseball world and the rest are all grateful for his accomplishments and his existence.
Pity we didn't see the entire interview. It is phenomenal! He is phenomenal! He goes on to talk about American politics, and his ideas, among many, on how Black people should temper their loyalties to one party or another. Also on this particular program was Joan Baez whom Mr. Robinson was enthralled with because of her fervent, cohesive and simple to understand activism. Both shared exceptional ideas on confronting the problems in American society then; ideas and approaches to solutions that absolutely would apply today.
Thanks for posting. Jackie was the greatest American of the 20th century!
This is the first time I’ve ever heard Jackie speaking. I close my eyes and all I can think of is Dave Chapelle doing his white guy voice. Two pioneers going full circle. Jackie was a remarkable man.
His voice sounds very similar to Tony Gwynn's! Haven't heard a lot of audio from Jackie and it's definitely been a while. Thanks for sharing video👍
I saw him play against the Phillies in Connie Mack Stadium in the years 1953-1956. I was at the ages of 9-12. He was past his prime, but I could still appreciate his great talent.
Not only the bravest man in the History of Baseball, but extremely brave to talk about concerns that face other citizens, including black people, which he clearly is passionate about helping and making the world a better place for everyone. We truly were blessed to have someone like Jackie Robinson...
Great black man Great man . Most men couldn't have endured what he endured as the first black MLB ballplayer - not even Henry Aaron. R.I.P. Big Man.
I agree with you.
I have a lot of respect for this man. Thanks #42.
So humble. Legend ❤️
Amazing man❤ long live 42
A lot of folks don't realize that Jackie Robinson met his wife-to-be, Rachel, at UCLA, where they both went on to graduate with 4-year bachellor degrees...and that was before Jackie was scouted by Branch Rickey while playing in the Pro Negro League...I know that for many years after, Jackie was the only student-athlete to earn Varsity Letters in FOUR different sports while the maximum was then and might still be three... After he was promoted from the Montreal Monarchs to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 and he was already 28 yrs old...and when some racist ballplayer or patron in the stands heckled him with racist diatribe how many of them had a college degree from a major university, had FOUR Varsity Letters in four different sports and was married to a college graduate as well.... After his rookie season, 1947, he won the Rookie of the Year Award and two seasons later, the admirable National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1949......The Dodgers were a fair club before Jackie and became the Best National League Team upon his arrival...They won the NL Pennant in 47,49,52,53,55 and 56..Six World Series appearances in the ten seasons of his career and the only World Series Championship in Brooklyn Dodgers history... But Jackie's greatest legacy after his induction into baseball's Hall of Fame, was the door that he and Branch Rickie busted wide-open to all races, nationalities and religions..
JACKIE ROBINSON DAY is celebrated every April, 15th by every Major League Team and every player, that day wears Jackie's number........42 !!
Good morning Mr. Robinson. May God Bless You. I will surely miss your grace and dignity. Your substance, your Blaq Manhood. I salute you.
Jackie Robinson was a calm, strong and intelligent man. R.I.P.
Amazing! There’s a real hero for you right there.
Iconic! What a giant of a man JR42. Eloquent and well read too.
I have a distant memory of seeing this at the time, and thinking what a wonderful, handsome old guy he was. Now, I'm two years older than Mr. Robinson ever got to be.😪