Jackie Robinson #2

Jackie Robinson takes center stage in his first World Series as the Brooklyn Dodgers battle the New York Yankees in 1947, with Manager Burt Shotton's squad looking to dethrone the defending champions. From Jackie's daring baserunning that keeps catcher Yogi Berra scrambling to his clutch hits in critical moments, Robinson proves he belongs on baseball's biggest stage—but the Series becomes a grueling back-and-forth struggle that tests the young star and his teammates at every turn. This is baseball history as it happened, capturing the intensity and drama of a matchup between two powerhouse teams neither willing to give an inch.

When Wilbert Robinson took over the struggling Brooklyn Dodgers in 1914, he transformed them from perennial also-rans into pennant contenders through his sharp baseball mind and good humor—developing stars like Zach Wheat and Rube Marquard while winning over fans with his easy-going charm. This story chronicles Uncle Robbie's rise from his early days catching for the rough-and-tumble Baltimore Orioles (where he met his Irish bride, Colleen) through his managerial triumphs and the wild, error-prone antics of his beloved "Daffiness Boys," celebrating the man who became a legend in Brooklyn.

When Jackie Robinson spots a young ballplayer named Bull Perry with suspiciously brand-new equipment during a street game, he discovers the gear may be connected to a recent sports shop robbery. Jackie decides to investigate on his own rather than let Detective-Sergeant McCabe shut down the game, hoping to reach the talented but troubled boy before the police do. As Jackie teaches Bull a hard lesson about honesty and fair play both on and off the diamond, he offers the struggling kid a choice between glory and crime.

Young Jackie Robinson trains hard to follow in his brother Mack's footsteps as a track star, learning the fundamentals of sprinting and broad jumping—and more importantly, the value of sportsmanship that defines a true champion. When Jackie competes in a crucial high school meet against rival Pomona High with a golden cup on the line, he discovers that athletic skill alone isn't enough when he loses his temper during a crucial race. Through Mack's steady guidance, Jackie learns that self-control and integrity are what separate good athletes from great ones.