Discusses the life and career of baseball icon Jackie Robinson, who in 1946 became the first African American baseball player in the league's history.

The neighborhood, 1927 -- Jack's idol, 1932 -- "International Day," summer 1934 -- Mack's big challenge, July 18, 1936 -- A new path, January 1938 -- University life, February 1939-March 1941 -- From private to lieutenant, July-August 1942 -- The confrontation, July 6-November 28, 1944 -- In the Negro Leagues, March-August 1945 -- Advocates for change, 1937-1947 -- The interview, August 28, 1945 -- The journey out, February 28-29, 1946 -- In the minor leagues, March 4-October 4, 1946 -- Bench jockeying, April-May 1947 -- Stealing home, June 24, 1947 -- The public speaks, July 1947 -- An alone life, July-August 1947 -- The final stretch, August-September 1947 -- The triumphant return, late September 1947 -- The Subway Series, September 30-October 6, 1947 -- 42 is not just a number, April 15, 1997.