Jackie 42 Robinson Major League Movie Widow Reveals How Dodger Deal
Jackie '42' Robinson Major League Movie, Widow Reveals How Dodger Deal... Movies for Grownups
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Actor Chadwick Boseman plays the legendary ballplayer in a new movie about that landmark year. (See a film trailer at the bottom of this page.) In an interview with AARP, Robinson's widow, Rachel — who's tried to get a film made about Jackie since was young enough to play him — described how her husband dealt with the mental and emotional pressures of racism. (See the box below to listen to an audio clip.)
Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for The Jackie Robinson Foundation Rachel Robinson today.
How many questions you can score as "hits" "He could never show his anger in public," recalls Rachel, now 90. "Jack and I would come back from home games together in the car, and if he said, 'I'll be home a little later,' I knew that he was very angry. He would go to the nearest golf driving range and hit balls. After he hit a couple of buckets of balls, he was ready to come home."
The turmoil on the field never threatened their 26-year marriage, Rachel says. "We pledged to each other to make our home a haven. We wouldn't attack each other, because we were being attacked from the outside. It drew us closer together." Jackie Robinson died in October 1972 from heart problems and diabetes complications. He and Rachel had three children. A few months before his death, the Dodgers retired his uniform number. Visit the for great deals and savings tips Featured AARP Member Benefits See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
In ' 42 ' a Baseball Hero Battles Bigotry
Jackie Robinson' s widow reflects on his legacy
Corbis. All Rights Reserved. 1947: Rachel and Jackie Robinson (with entertainer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson) accept the keys to a Cadillac given to them by appreciative fans. If your job can make you ill, then earned plenty of sick days in the spring of 1947, when he donned number 42 with the as the first African American player of 's modern era.See also:
Actor Chadwick Boseman plays the legendary ballplayer in a new movie about that landmark year. (See a film trailer at the bottom of this page.) In an interview with AARP, Robinson's widow, Rachel — who's tried to get a film made about Jackie since was young enough to play him — described how her husband dealt with the mental and emotional pressures of racism. (See the box below to listen to an audio clip.)
Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for The Jackie Robinson Foundation Rachel Robinson today.
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Rachel Robinson shares how her husband, Jackie Robinson, dealt with his anger over baseball's racism. (Listen by clicking the arrow above.)How many questions you can score as "hits" "He could never show his anger in public," recalls Rachel, now 90. "Jack and I would come back from home games together in the car, and if he said, 'I'll be home a little later,' I knew that he was very angry. He would go to the nearest golf driving range and hit balls. After he hit a couple of buckets of balls, he was ready to come home."
The turmoil on the field never threatened their 26-year marriage, Rachel says. "We pledged to each other to make our home a haven. We wouldn't attack each other, because we were being attacked from the outside. It drew us closer together." Jackie Robinson died in October 1972 from heart problems and diabetes complications. He and Rachel had three children. A few months before his death, the Dodgers retired his uniform number. Visit the for great deals and savings tips Featured AARP Member Benefits See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures