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Determining the Central Idea
What is the central idea in this advice from Branch
Rickey to Jackie Robinson?
"We can't fight our way through this, Robinson. We've
got no army. There's virtually nobody on our side. No
owners, no umpires, very few newspapermen. And I'm
afraid that many fans will be hostile. We'll be in a tough
position. We can win only if we can convince the world
that I'm doing this because you're a great ballplayer and a
fine gentleman."
-I Never Had It Made,
Jackie Robinson, as told to Alfred Duckett
It will be hard to earn respect for Robinson, both on
and off the field.
He thinks some fans will support Robinson, but
only if he proves that he is a great ballplayer
Robinson is strong enough for the job, but he is not
a great ball player.
Robinson does not know how to talk to
newspapermen, but Rickey does.
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