Question 1

What significant change did Major League Baseball make regarding Jackie Robinson's number in 1997?

Accepted Answer

In 1997, baseball commissioner Bud Selig universally retired Jackie Robinson's number 42. Players still wearing it could keep it, but since 2014, no major league player wears #42 without special approval.

Question 2

Which line in the film was actually said by Branch Rickey to Jackie Robinson in real life?

Accepted Answer

The line "No. I want a player who's got the guts *not* to fight back" was actually said by Branch Rickey to Jackie Robinson.

Question 3

What historical inaccuracy involves Pee Wee Reese's dialogue about players wearing number 42?

Accepted Answer

Pee Wee Reese's line about all Dodger players someday wearing number 42 was actually said by Dodgers outfielder Gene Hermanski in 1951. The writer had Reese say it because he's a central character.

Question 4

Which real-life connection does actress Kelley Jakle have to the story?

Accepted Answer

Kelley Jakle, who plays the babysitter, is Branch Rickey's great-granddaughter.

Question 5

How many players from the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers were still alive when this film was released?

Accepted Answer

Four players from the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers were still alive when this film came out: Tommy Brown, Ralph Branca, Marv Rackley, and Don Lund.

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