Austin Revealed: Coach Robinson
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Before he broke baseball's race barrier, Jackie Robinson spend time courtside as a coach.
Before going on to break baseball's racial barrier, Jackie Robinson brought talents to the hardwood. For the 1944-1945 season, Robinson served as the Samuel Huston College men's basketball coach. During his short tenure, Robinson helped his team navigate a world of rebounds, segregation, and respect.
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Austin Revealed is a local public television program presented by Austin PBS
Austin Revealed: Coach Robinson
Special | 5m 59sVideo has Closed Captions
Before going on to break baseball's racial barrier, Jackie Robinson brought talents to the hardwood. For the 1944-1945 season, Robinson served as the Samuel Huston College men's basketball coach. During his short tenure, Robinson helped his team navigate a world of rebounds, segregation, and respect.
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