jackie robinson: the noble experiment
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The Noble Experiment
Jackie Robinson as Told to Alfred Duckett
camouflaged
Robinson camouflaged his hurt feelings for not getting fair treatment at the Red Sox tryout by pretending not to care.
capitalize
The other white team owners were too afraid of controversy from white fans to capitalize on Rickey’s idea.
disillusionment Robinson’s disillusionment with the unfairness in professional baseball made him bitter and angry.
eloquenceThe eloquence of Rickey’s speech
persuaded the directors to accept his plan.
insinuation
The insinuation behind the innocent-sounding remark was cruel.
integrated
Both white and African American players signed up for the newly
integrated team.
retaliate
Robinson wanted to retaliate by yelling back, but instead he walked
away.
shrewdly
Branch Rickey shrewdly calculated that he could earn a greater profit with
more talented players.
speculating
The directors took turns speculating about Rickey’s reason for wanting a
secret meeting.
taunt
Branch Rickey warned Robinson that fans might taunt him to try to get him to lose his temper.
Jackie’s Nine Values
CITIZENSHIP
Do good works to help others improve their lives.
COMMITMENT
If you make a promise to do something, be sure to keep your
promise.
COURAGE
Do what you believe is the right thing- no matter how hard it may be.
DETERMINATION
Have a goal in mind and stick to it.
EXCELLENCE
Do your best and stick to it.
INTEGRITY
Be true to your values and what you believe.
JUSTICE
Be fair to all people.
PERSISTENCE
Don’t give up on reaching your goals.
TEAMWORK
Work well with others and cooperate to reach a goal you all share.
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