Category: Jackie Robinson

Film Review: ‘Say Hey, Willie Mays!’: A Decent Bio Doc of MLB’s GOAT  

November 8, 2022
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NR | 1h 38min | Documentary, Biography, Sports | 8 November 2022 (USA) It is pointed out early on and often in the new HBO documentary “Say Hey, Willie Mays!” (SHWM) that the titular subject set and broke many Major League Baseball records, but currently only retains three (most games played as a center fielder, most putouts by an outfielder, and…

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The Jackie Robinson Story (1950)

September 23, 2022
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This biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black Major League Baseball player in the 20th century, traces his career in the negro leagues and the major leagues. Restored in original black and white. Credit: Public Domain Movies – BUY Jan 6 DVD: https://www.epochtv.shop/product-page/dvd-the-real-story-of-january-6, Promo Code “EpochTV” for 20% off. – Feature Films: Cinema collection: http://epochcinema.com…

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Loyola Chicago Basketball Pioneer Jerry Harkness Dies at 81

August 25, 2021
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Jerry Harkness was inspired by Jackie Robinson to take up the game of basketball. He ended up becoming a civil rights trailblazer in his own right. Following a path paved by Major League Baseball’s first black player, Harkness led Loyola Chicago to a barrier-breaking national championship in basketball in 1963 and a was pioneer well…

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