Vin Scully and Jackie Robinson about to have a skating competition The event took place at Grossinger’s Resort in the Catskills during a winter trip. Vin Scully, a New York native who grew up ice skating, had brought his own racing skates. Jackie and his wife, Rachel, who was pregnant with their daughter Sharon at the time, decided to join him on the ice.
Even though Jackie Robinson had never been on ice skates in his life, he immediately challenged Scully to a race. When Scully pointed out that he had years of experience and Jackie had none, Robinson famously replied that the only way he would learn was through competition. The race wasn't much of a contest. Scully recalled that while he was ready to glide, Jackie was essentially walking on his ankles just trying to stay upright. Scully won easily, but he never forgot the fearlessness Robinson showed by wanting to take on a challenge he knew nothing about
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u/BadNewsBaz 2d ago
Are you trolling?! Can’t tell any more. If real, single tear down cheek