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The Anderson Monarchs

4m 15s

The Anderson Monarchs are the Little League team from South Philadelphia named after the Kansas City Monarchs, which was the legendary Negro League team for which Jackie Robinson played before breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947.

Aired: 11/20/17
Extras
Watch Part II of Jackie Robinson, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon.
Watch Part I of Jackie Robinson, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon.
See the moment Jackie began challenging other ballplayers and empires.
See the impact the March on Washington had both on the nation and on Jackie Robinson.
As the push for social justice accelerated, Jackie Robinson tried to do his part.
Learn how the public perception of Jackie Robinson transformed from the 1950s to 1960s.
Rachel Robinson discusses Jackie's stance against violence and view of Malcolm X.
April 15, 1947 marked Jackie Robinson's first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Learn how the early days of Jackie Robinson's life shaped his outlook and character.
Alton Waldon of Brooklyn shares a childhood memory of meeting Jackie Robinson.