Big Quote by Marcus Semien

As I look out there and see the culture of baseball, a lot of blacks and Latins, it's given me a lot of joy…

— Billy Williams

I liked Jackie as an individual. I felt bad about how he was treated. He's a better man than me by far.

— Vernon Law

It was a breaking period for black people coming into baseball, and how many followed depended on Jackie's conduct. But that's not the case…

— Frank Robinson

[My boys] they're all different. Jackie was very competitive. He was a tough kid - a little bit like Nick. Steve was sort of…

— Jack Nicklaus

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…

— Dave Winfield

Jackie had a keen eye for talent, and like an elephant never forgot. And, he was always right on the mark.

— Audrey Meadows

When I went to Brooklyn in 1948 Jackie Robinson was at the height of his brilliant career.

— Ernie Harwell

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…

— 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…

— Ronald Reagan

Jackie Robinson is a true legend.

— Sidney Poitier

I'm not a big league manager or a big league player without Jackie Robinson. I'm very fortunate to know his family, and it's a…

— Alex Cora

I see similarities between Jackie Robinson and myself.

— Fallon Fox