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.