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.
@@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'
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."
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.
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.
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!
@@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. ❤
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
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.
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.
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
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
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. RU-vidr "ReelBlack" posted it at: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4UyeibL5yEc.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.
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.
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.
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 ❤
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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4UyeibL5yEc.html (There's a watermark on it, but it's rather inconspicuous.)
#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.
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!
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 RU-vid 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.
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.
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!!!!
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 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 RU-vid 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
RU-vid 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!
My first time hearing Mr. Robinson's voice. True class act. The posture of the early blacks was a posture of humility, meaning they never seemed to stand straight with their head up. My family was like that. They used to be so angry with me when I'd call stuff out in the moment. They just wanted to avoid confrontation with whites or really anyone outside of the neighborhood. That obviously was drilled into our early early blacks in America.
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.😪
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!
Jackie Robinson was a trailblazer for all African-Americans in professional sports. Branch Rickey should be commended for bringing him up to the majors and sticking by Jackie. The crap and all the abuse Jackie took I do not believe would have been taken by any man. During these days of Black Lives Matter, his voice and his actions should be at the forefront of these protests. Thank you to the late Mr. Robinson for bringing different cultures together. There is a reason his #42 is retired around the league.
growing up in el paso tx. i lived in the projects named after this man. in the main office of the projects they had a big picture of him in his baseball uniform. we had like 98% mexican americans in the projects. so our gang was called the JACKIES. now im an old guy but the project still stand.
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.
