Question 4 • (OC27) ENG 4-1001400-S2-VRobinson-VOL7006P
Why did Rickey have such a difficult time finding a suitable player for his “noble experiment”? Select all that apply.The player would have to ignore the racism he would encounter on the field.Rickey did not have enough money to pay a good ball player.The player would have to prove his ability as both a player and a man.Rickey could not find a talented player who was born in America.The player had to be both talented and humble, which is a rare combination.
Answer
A
The player would have to ignore the racism he would encounter on the field.
B
Rickey did not have enough money to pay a good ball player.
C
The player would have to prove his ability as both a player and a man.
D
Rickey could not find a talented player who was born in America.
E
The player had to be both talented and humble, which is a rare combination.
Explanation
Rickey needed a player who could withstand the racism he would face without responding in ways that might undermine the integration effort. The player also had to demonstrate both strong baseball ability and the character to handle that pressure; talent combined with humility and self-control was difficult to find. Money and the player’s birthplace were not the central obstacles.
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