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[sd14]

I recently saw a show on the great Jackie Robinson and on the show it said in one of the Dodgers team photos a player turned his head in protest to Robinson being on the team. Does anyone now the name of the player and the year it happened?

[DODGER DEB]

I recently saw a show on the great Jackie Robinson and on the show it said in one of the Dodgers team photos a player turned his head in protest to Robinson being on the team. Does anyone now the name of the player and the year it happened?

I responded to you when you posed the question in another thread.

The player was DIXIE WALKER, and I am almost certain that the year was 1947!

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[penncentralpete]

Here's one photo of the '47 Dodgers......

[penncentralpete]

here's Walker looking away from Jackie...

[DODGER DEB]

Thanks for the great photos, Pete.

I should have added, that although Walker did infact "look away", it was never proven that the reason was to show his disapproval of OUR JACKIE. But, I do believe that it did contribute to his being traded shortly thereafter.

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[penncentralpete]

Thanks for the great photos, Pete.

I should have added, that although Walker did infact "look away", it was never proven that the reason was to show his disapproval of OUR JACKIE. But, I do believe that it did contribute to his being traded shortly thereafter.

c.

Deb: No problem. Yes, Walker was traded by the Brooklyn Dodgers with Hal Gregg and Vic Lombardi to the Pittsburgh Pirates in
exchange for Preacher Roe, Billy Cox and Gene Mauch (December 8, 1947).

[sd14]

Pete ! Thanks, Do you know where I can find/purchase that photo? That seems to be rare and include "Our Jackie" (Ps I think I may win some money with this photo!)

[penncentralpete]

Pete ! Thanks, Do you know where I can find/purchase that photo? That seems to be rare and include "Our Jackie" (Ps I think I may win some money with this photo!)

Pictures exactly like these go "off" on ebay EVERY day.