Dixie Walker

Born on today's date, Dixie Walker.

"I organized a petition in 1947, not because I had anything against Robinson personally or against negroes personally. I had a wholesale business in Birmingham and people told me I'd lose my business if I played ball with a black man." - on the player petition he circulated opposing Jackie Robinson joining the Dodgers

Dixie Walker

Born on today's date, Dixie Walker.

"It was the dumbest thing I ever did in my life." - on writing a letter to Dodgers President Branch Rickey asking to be traded if Jackie Robinson was called up to the team

Dixie Walker

Born on today's date, Dixie Walker.

"I organized a petition in 1947, not because I had anything against Robinson personally or against negroes personally. I had a wholesale business in Birmingham and people told me I'd lose my business if I played ball with a black man." - on the player petition he circulated opposing Jackie Robinson's joining the Dodgers

Dixie Walker

Born on today's date, Dixie Walker.

"It was the dumbest thing I ever did in my life."

On writing a letter to Dodgers President Branch Rickey asking to be traded if Jackie Robinson was called up to the team.