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The first time Branch ever saw Jackie play baseball was in 1944. He 

was playing with an African American club team. The second that 

Branch stepped out of his car Jackie hit a home run. At that very 

moment Branch knew he had to have Jackie on the Brooklyn Dodgers 

baseball team.

Jackie was amazing. There is no questioning that my husband was one 

of the best baseball players ever play. In his fist year, Jackie hit 

twelve home runs, had the most stolen bases, and was selected as 

rookie of the year.

It was such an honor!

When Jackie first started playing different groups of people would 

harass him for being an African American. Jackie never let it get 

to him and always just played harder. The manager of the 

Dodgers Leo always stood up for Jackie saying "I will not stand 

for racism on any team of mine!"

 The manager of the Dodgers, Leo Durocher always stood up 

for Jackie saying "I will not stand for racism on any team of 

mine!" He threatened to trade players who were mean to 

Jackie. Leo's loyalty to Jackie set the tone for the Dodgers year 

after year. 

In 1949 Jackie was selected as the National League's most 

valuable player! I had never been more proud of my husband! 

They even wrote a song about him called "Did You See Jackie 

Robinson Hit That Ball?"

After eight years of hard work Jackie achieved his ultimate goal. 

In 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers won the world series. My husband 

had never been happier! It was such a wonderful win!

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