interview-Gary Scott Smith on the life & faith of Jackie Robinson
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interview-Gary Scott Smith on the life & faith of Jackie Robinson

2023-02-08

from the Library of Religious Biography series, History professor emeritus Gary Scott Smith brings wonderful insight into the faith that made it possible for Jackie Robinson to endure the vitriol of racism as he broke the color barrier in MLB. You'll meet the other people of faith who helped him: his mother, Rev. Karl Downs (pastor of his youth), Dodgers manager Branch Rickey (founder of FCA), and civl rights leaders including Dr. ML King, Jr.

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