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The movie “42” says that in exhibition games against the Dodgers Jackie Robinson batted .625. Even in a short 3 games series that is amazing. Is there a reliable source for this? Stolkin (talk) 23:38, 20 August 2024 (UTC)Reply
I can't find any refs about that exhibition games average. Doesn't mean it doesn't exist just that I was unable to find it. There are some notable historical inaccuracies in "42" - see 42 (film)#Historical inaccuracies and omissions. A better place to ask your question about Mr. Robinson's batting average in that particular series of exhibition games (a couple of things...1)when was this series, 2)who were the teams, and 3)where was the series played) might be to contact the Baseball Hall of Fame, post in an ESPN baseball fan forum or contact the Negro League Baseball Museum. The only other avenue I can think of to ask would be to get in contact with Brian Helgeland, the director and writer of "42". Good luck. - Shearonink (talk) 01:32, 21 August 2024 (UTC)Reply
Here is the section of the “42” movie script with that line, from https://imsdb.com/scripts/42.html So the exhibition games had to be in the Spring training before April 9, 1947. I’ll look at some biographies to see if I can get the details.
93 INT. BRANCH RICKEY'S OFFICE - BROOKLYN - DAY 93
… INSERT: Brooklyn. April 9, 1947. RICKEY If it softens at the sight of Jackie's skills, he'll join the club some time between April 10 and April 15. Otherwise, Robinson will spend the year back in Montreal. (throws paper down) For the love of Pete, he batted .625 in the exhibition games against them, us, them -- Against us! Stolkin (talk) 01:12, 23 August 2024 (UTC)Reply
<w>In that series in Panama, Robinson hit a staggering .515. Quoted from “Jackie Robinson & the Dodgers’ Trip to Cuba” March 25, 2016 By Michael Green https://werehistory.org/dodgers/. Note that the movie said .625 but even .515 is very impressive. Elsewhere I found this was a three game series in Panama. Stolkin (talk) 01:40, 24 August 2024 (UTC)Reply
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