Jackie Robinson Quotes

30 quotes by 23 authors

Jackie Robinson, as an athlete and as someone who was trying to make a stand for equality, he was exemplary. — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Josh wanted to be the one to break the color barrier. When the Dodgers signed Jackie Robinson he knew it was over for him. He… — Ted Page
All the courage and competitiveness of Jackie Robinson affects me to this day. If I patterned my life after anyone it was him, not because… — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
In baseball, there is something electrifying about the big leagues. I had read so much about (Stan) Musial, (Ted) Williams and (Jackie) Robinson. I had… — Hank Aaron
Some day I'm going to have to stand before God, and if He asks me why I didn't let that [Jackie] Robinson fellow play ball,… — Branch Rickey
Whether your name is (Lou) Gehrig or (Cal) Ripken, (Joe) DiMaggio or (Jackie) Robinson, or that of some youngster who picks up his bat or… — Cal Ripken, Jr.
All though I didn't meet him. His legend and his saga and his story is just that. Jackie Robinson, we all have to tip our… — Dave Winfield
Jim Crow was king... and I heard a game in which Jackie Robinson was playing, and I felt pride in being alive — Lou Brock
There was never a man in the game who could put mind and muscle together quicker and with better judgment than (Jackie) Robinson. — Branch Rickey
Thinking about the things that happened, I don't know any other ball player would could have done what he (Jackie Robinson) did. To be able… — Pee Wee Reese
I cannot but feel that the one man, above all others, who deserves the eternal thanks of his own race, and all thinking people, for… — Ford Frick
People look at black pride in America and sport's impact on it. In the major cities it took off the first time Jackie Robinson stole… — Jerry Izenberg
I used to tell Jackie (Robinson) sometimes when they were throwing at him, 'Jackie, they aren't throwing at you because you are black. They are… — Pee Wee Reese
He (Jackie Robinson) knew he had to do well. He knew that the future of blacks in baseball depended on it. The pressure was enormous,… — Duke Snider
He (Jackie Robinson) was the greatest competitor I've ever seen. I've seen him beat a team with his bat, his ball, his glove, his feet… — Duke Snider
He struck a mighty blow for equality, freedom and the American way of life. Jackie Robinson was a good citizen, a great man, and a… — Ronald Reagan
I jack, I rob, I sin. Aw man, I'm Jackie Robinson 'Cept when I run base, I dodge the pen — Jay-Z
When I were a young man, I used to play baseball and steal bases just like Jackie Robinson. If the empire would rule me out,… — Langston Hughes
Some people would view Jackie Robinson as a very safe African-American, a docile figure who had a tendency to try to get along with everyone,… — Chadwick Boseman
When I went to Brooklyn in 1948 Jackie Robinson was at the height of his brilliant career. — Ernie Harwell

Who Wrote These Jackie Robinson Quotes

23 authors contributed a total of 30 Jackie Robinson Quotes as follows: