Jackie Robinson will be remembered as breaking the color line of major league baseball. But one Montreal Royals fan will never forget the season he played with. This article will focus on Robinson's debut year in Montreal as well the financing of Delorimier Stallings Stadium by Trudeau. It will also cover Robinson's book, "My Life As a Baseball Player."
Montreal's first relationship with the Royals:
Montreal, in the late 70s and early 1980s, was the home of a successful baseball team, the Expos. The Expos regularly attracted 2 million fans each season, surpassing teams like the Yankees, Red Sox and Cardinals. The Tampa Bay Rays couldn't come close to that level of fandom, and their relationship with Montreal ended when a labour strike cut the season short.
Robinson's year at Montreal
Jackie Robinson's debut season with the Royals in 1947 ended the tacit racial discrimination in major league baseball. Robinson's performance for the city was so important that it dispelled any dire predictions by Montreal Royals fans. Robinson became an international celebrity by breaking down racial stereotypes in baseball. Robinson was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown in New York in 1962. Branch Rickey chose Robinson as his star to end racial prejudice in baseball and he gambled Montreal would be the right place.
Stallings and Trudeau's financing of Delorimier Stadium
The site of the former Atwater Park was the new Montreal Alouettes home. In just three months, the stadium could hold 20,000 people. The stadium became the Montreal Alouettes’ home from 1946-1953. Charles E. Trudeau was the father of Pierre Elliott Trudeau and provided financing for the stadium. This project was not without controversy.
Robinson's Book
Kostya's book, The 4 Seasons of Jackie Robinson, is a beautifully written look at Jackie Robinson’s life and time with the Montreal Royals. Kennedy, a Brooklyn native, was acutely aware as a child of baseball. Robinson's writing is full of historical details, but Dugas attempts to capture the essence of his life and the emotions of a native boy.
O'Malley's influence in the team
If Jackie Robinson's 1946 season with the Montreal Royals was a highlight of his career, then O'Malley's influence on this team was even greater. O'Malley possessed a lot of potential, despite his combative personality. O'Malley understood the enormous potential of Westward expansion in baseball. His leadership of the club over three decades is an example of his outstanding work.
FAQ
Is the Hollywood Walk of Fame a free thing?
Yes! Yes! For photographers, you need a permit. They cost $15 per head.
Make sure you have valid identification in case you want to visit Hollywood Walk of Fame.
If you're under 18, you must be accompanied at all times by someone 21 or older.
You can't enter the walkway before 10 am.
Once inside, you may not leave the walkway without paying again.
Cameras are not permitted inside the walkway.
Why don't more filmmakers use crowdfunding websites like Indiegogo or Kickstarter?
Crowdfunding websites are great because you can reach potential investors directly.
Most filmmakers don’t believe they have the right to ask for money. They believe they need another person to verify their claims.
And since they haven't proven themselves yet, they don't think anyone should invest in them.
Instead, they spend months working hard on their project in the hope that someone will notice.
Then they realize that they didn't properly prepare for the launch of their campaign.
Instead of receiving thousands of dollars, they receive a few donations.
Is Hollywood making more from international sales than domestic?
Yes, but only a little. Around 17% of total revenue came from foreign sources in 2017. Domestic revenues accounted to 83%.
In fact, overseas markets account for over half of the world's population.
This means that even those who have never seen a movie at their home, many will still be interested in your movie.
Statistics
- "[116]"38% of films employed 0 or 1 woman in the roles considered, 23% employed two women, 28% employed 3 to 5 women, and 10% employed 6 to 9 women. (en.wikipedia.org)
- New York Times article stated that only 15% of the top films in 2013 had women in lead acting roles. (en.wikipedia.org)
- By 1911, approximately 60 to 70 percent of films imported into Great Britain were American. (en.wikipedia.org)
- This reflected no change from 2011 and only a 1% increase from 1998."[116]"9% of all directors. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The percentage of black female characters went from 16 percent in 2017 to 21 percent in 2018. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How to get a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce established the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. The HWOF is located in Los Angeles at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard. It has 2,711 stars embedded in the Hollywood Boulevard sidewalk. Each star represents someone who contributed to motion pictures, television, radio, theater, music, or some aspect of popular culture. The HWOF currently has 1,922 listed living people.
To become a member of the HWOF, you must submit your name to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which then submits your name to the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Once you have been approved, you will be given a certificate that shows your name and details, including date of birth, place of residence, occupation, and category. A bronze plaque with your personalization is also provided. This plaque is attached to a concrete base located in front of the designated Star.
If you were nominated by an HWOF member, or if there are significant contributions made to the entertainment, film, radio, theatre, and music industries, you may be eligible for a "star" award. A committee evaluates all nominations and then decides whether to approve them. If they decide to approve, they write a letter to the address of the applicant explaining their decision. If the person accepts, they will be sent a second letter to confirm their acceptance. The Hollywood Chamber of commerce charges $25, and then the money is sent to the Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angles.
The department issues an official check payable to Hollywood Chamber of commerce. This check is then sent to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Foundation. The foundation pays the artist or organization whose application was accepted. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce pays half of the $12.50 fee to the artist or organization. The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs receives the remaining half.
Once the artist receives his/her star he/she will be eligible to be inducted into the HWOF. To be eligible for the HWOF, the artist must pay the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce any balance. The amount due depends on how many years ago you were first nominated. For example, $15,000. Suppose you were first nominated as a nominee in 1990. For example, if your first nomination was in 1990, you would owe $15,000. However, if it had been in 1980, you would owe 10,000.
If you want to remove yourself from the HWOF, you need to contact the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and pay off the remainder of your debt. They will remove the name of your from the list.
How old do you have to be in order to receive a star on HWOF?
When nominated, one must have at least 18-years-old. To be eligible for a star, you must still be alive. One can still be nominated after receiving a star after ten years.
What happens if I die before my star gets put up?
Family members may nominate you to be a star. If there are no known living relatives, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will place the memorial marker in front of it.
Why can't we just choose a different street and not have stars all over?
The HWOF doesn't intend to be historical monument. It is meant to honor those who contributed to film history.
What happened to the stars that got stolen? The thieves stole around 1,200 stars. Each star weighs between 250 and 300 lbs. This makes it approximately 4 tons!