Ralph Branca remembers Jackie Robinson on April 15

metrotheme

I had a chance to speak briefly with Ralph Branca and his memories of April 15, 1947. Enjoy.

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-33368-NY-Baseball-History-Examiner~y2010m4d17-Ralph-Branca-remembers-Jackie-Robinson-on-April-15

Ironmanfan

Great interview with Branca!! Here is a piece on Robinson that first year that I thought people may find of interest as well

http://masnsports.com/phil_wood/2010/04/a-jackie-robinson-story-you-havent-heard.html

metrotheme

http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-60799-112-0

There is a good book written by Ed Stevens, who was the man that Jackie replaced at first base in 1947. It tells Stevens' side of how he answered the questions of "letting" a black man take his job. I just bought it recently and look forward to reading it. I'm sure there are some good stories in there too.