Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Step back into 1946 with this historic clip from Greatest Sports Legends. Watch as Branch Rickey makes the monumental decision to sign Jackie Robinson.
In this segment, Pee Wee Reese weighs in on the true motivations behind Rickey's choice—was it a heartfelt move for justice or a calculated business maneuver? Discover what Rickey saw in Robinson, from his unparalleled work ethic to his elite athleticism, that made him the perfect player to lead this change.
The episode was hosted By Ken Howard, produced in 1982 for Season 9. Don't forget to like and subscribe to Greatest Sports Legends for more exclusive interviews and historic moments from the world of sports.
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Step back into 1946 with this historic clip from Greatest Sports Legends. Watch as Branch Rickey makes the monumental decision to sign Jackie Robinson.
In this segment, Pee Wee Reese weighs in on the true motivations behind Rickey's choice—was it a heartfelt move for justice or a calculated business maneuver? Discover what Rickey saw in Robinson, from his unparalleled work ethic to his elite athleticism, that made him the perfect player to lead this change.
The episode was hosted By Ken Howard, produced in 1982 for Season 9. Don't forget to like and subscribe to Greatest Sports Legends for more exclusive interviews and historic moments from the world of sports.
#sports #baseball #baseballlegends #jackierobinson #sportslegends #kenhoward #1982 #baseballhalloffame #1955 #dodgers #branchrickey
