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May 23, 1953
Jackson Advocate
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
St. Louis report on May 18 revives rumor of Jackie Robinson trading from Brooklyn Dodgers to Pittsburgh Pirates for Ralph Kiner under Branch Rickey; Dodgers worry about fan backlash despite Robinson's waning prowess.
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Jackie Trade Rumor Revived
ST. LOUIS, May 18—A very quiet rumor being reported by the Sporting News, baseball's "bible" is that Jackie Robinson is up for trade from the Brooklyn Dodgers to the Pittsburgh Pirates and his old boss—Branch Rickey, who brought him into organized baseball.
It is said that Jackie will be traded for slugging Ralph Kiner, National League home run king who is not the type of player Rickey likes.
Brooklyn bosses, however, are not so sure how the fans would take the loss of Jackie despite the fact that he may not be as great a player as he once was.
ST. LOUIS, May 18—A very quiet rumor being reported by the Sporting News, baseball's "bible" is that Jackie Robinson is up for trade from the Brooklyn Dodgers to the Pittsburgh Pirates and his old boss—Branch Rickey, who brought him into organized baseball.
It is said that Jackie will be traded for slugging Ralph Kiner, National League home run king who is not the type of player Rickey likes.
Brooklyn bosses, however, are not so sure how the fans would take the loss of Jackie despite the fact that he may not be as great a player as he once was.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Trade Rumor
Jackie Robinson
Ralph Kiner
Branch Rickey
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Sporting News
What entities or persons were involved?
Jackie Robinson
Branch Rickey
Ralph Kiner
Where did it happen?
St. Louis
Story Details
Key Persons
Jackie Robinson
Branch Rickey
Ralph Kiner
Location
St. Louis
Event Date
May 18
Story Details
A quiet rumor reported by the Sporting News indicates that Jackie Robinson is up for trade from the Brooklyn Dodgers to the Pittsburgh Pirates to rejoin Branch Rickey, in exchange for Ralph Kiner, whom Rickey dislikes. Brooklyn management doubts fans would accept losing Robinson, even if his skills have declined.